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Glockner Family History

Glockner Surname Meaning

German (also Glöckner): topographic habitational or an occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German glocke glogge ‘bell’ (see Glock).

In some parts of Germany Glockner is the usual term for a sexton.

Compare Kirchner Mesner and Oppermann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glockner family from?

You can see how Glockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glockner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glockner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Glockner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glockner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glockner families in 1891.
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What did your Glockner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glockner. 13% of Glockner men worked as a Carpenter and 31% of Glockner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glockner were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glockner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glockner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glockner. For the veterans among your Glockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glockner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Glockner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glockner in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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