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Gloeckner Family History

Gloeckner Surname Meaning

German (Glöckner): occupational name for a bell-ringer or sexton Middle High German glockenære. See also Glockner.

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


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Where is the Gloeckner family from?

You can see how Gloeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloeckner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gloeckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Gloeckner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloeckner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gloeckner families in 1861.
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What did your Gloeckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gloeckner. 39% of Gloeckner men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Gloeckner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gloeckner were Machinist and Laundress.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

What Gloeckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gloeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloeckner 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Gloeckner. 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 803 military records available for the last name Gloeckner. For the veterans among your Gloeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloeckner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gloeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gloeckner in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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