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Glotter Family History

Glotter 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: Gloster, Glatter, Glotzer, Lotter, Slotter, Gotter, Otter, Cotter

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Where is the Glotter family from?

You can see how Glotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glotter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glotter families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Glotter's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Glotter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glotter 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 47 census records available for the last name Glotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glotter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Glotter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Glotter. For the veterans among your Glotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glotter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Glotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glotter in 1971 was 70, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glotter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glotter 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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