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Gleckner Family History

Gleckner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glockner, Gloeckner, Goeckner, Gleckler, Cleckner, Kleckner, Leckner

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Where is the Gleckner family from?

You can see how Gleckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleckner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gleckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gleckner families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gleckner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gleckner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleckner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gleckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleckner. 29% of Gleckner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gleckner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleckner were Brick Maker and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Lineman
    15%
  • Brick Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gleckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Gleckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleckner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Gleckner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Gleckner. For the veterans among your Gleckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleckner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Gleckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gleckner in 1950 was 57, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleckner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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