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Gletz Family History

Gletz 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: Glatz, Letz, Gretz, Pletz, Goetz, Getz, Gaetz, Glenz, Lenz, Metz

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Where is the Gletz family from?

You can see how Gletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gletz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gletz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gletz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gletz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gletz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gletz 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 144 census records available for the last name Gletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gletz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gletz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gletz. For the veterans among your Gletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gletz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Gletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gletz in 1970 was 65, and 85 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gletz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gletz 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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