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Glettig Family History

Glettig 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: Gettig, Rettig, Goetting, Littig, Getting, Fettig, Wettig, Gettis

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Where is the Glettig family from?

You can see how Glettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glettig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glettig family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glettig's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Glettig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glettig 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 Glettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sausage Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glettig. 100% of Glettig men worked as a Sausage Maker.

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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

  • Sausage Maker
    100%

What Glettig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Glettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glettig 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Glettig. 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 34 military records available for the last name Glettig. For the veterans among your Glettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glettig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Glettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glettig in 1969 was 73, and 100 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glettig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glettig 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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