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Glossner Family History

Glossner Surname Meaning

German: from a medieval form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with (h)lūt ‘clear’ (modern German laut) as the first element.

As in Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Glossner family from?

You can see how Glossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glossner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Glossner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glossner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glossner families in 1840.
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What did your Glossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glossner. 47% of Glossner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glossner women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Glossner family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Glossner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glossner in 1963 was 78, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossner 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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