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Glitsch Family History

Glitsch 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: Letsch, Pletsch, Liesch, Britsch, Nitsch, Gentsch, Tritsch, Gertsch

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Where is the Glitsch family from?

You can see how Glitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glitsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glitsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Glitsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glitsch 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 Glitsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Glitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Glitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glitsch 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Glitsch. 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 132 military records available for the last name Glitsch. For the veterans among your Glitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glitsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Glitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glitsch in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glitsch 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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