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Gletner Family History

Gletner 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: Letner, Leiner, Lerner, Leitner, Greener, Glatter, Platner, Greiner

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Where is the Gletner family from?

You can see how Gletner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gletner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gletner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gletner families living in West Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gletner's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gletner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gletner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Gletner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gletner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gletner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gletner. For the veterans among your Gletner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gletner lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Gletner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gletner in 1993 was 64, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gletner 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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