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Glocksen Family History

Glocksen 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: Glockner, Locken, Glacken, Gockel, Glock, Blocker, Locker, Gockley

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Where is the Glocksen family from?

You can see how Glocksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glocksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glocksen family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glocksen's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Glocksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glocksen 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 72 census records available for the last name Glocksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glocksen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Glocksen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Glocksen. For the veterans among your Glocksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glocksen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Glocksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glocksen in 1968 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glocksen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glocksen 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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