Gleckler Family History

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Gleckler Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Glöckler, a variant of Gloeckner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cleckler, Cleckley, Sheckler, Cleckner, Beckler, Blecker, Heckler

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Gleckler Family Origin

Where is the Gleckler family from?

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You can see how Gleckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleckler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gleckler families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gleckler's in the UK. Middlesex had the highest population of Gleckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gleckler Family Occupations

What did your Gleckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Gleckler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 67% of Gleckler's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gleckler. A less common occupation for the Gleckler family was Cigar Maker.

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  • Farmer

    67%

  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Blacksmith

    4%

  • Cigar Maker

    4%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gleckler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Gleckler Historical Records

What Gleckler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleckler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Gleckler. 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 Card

There are 342 military records available for the last name Gleckler. For the veterans among your Gleckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gleckler Life Expectancy

What is the average Gleckler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gleckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gleckler in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleckler 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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