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Glodt Family History

Glodt 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: Glod, Lott, Goody, Glock, Goda, Slott, Good, Gort, Lodi, Gott

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Where is the Glodt family from?

You can see how Glodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glodt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glodt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Glodt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glodt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glodt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glodt 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 Glodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glodt. 100% of Glodt men worked as a Manager and 60% of Glodt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Glodt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Glodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glodt 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Glodt. 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 76 military records available for the last name Glodt. For the veterans among your Glodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glodt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glodt in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glodt 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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