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Glodfelter Family History

Glodfelter Name 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: Gladfelter, Clodfelter, Glatfelter, Clotfelter, Glotfelty, Gloster

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Where is the Glodfelter family from?

You can see how Glodfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glodfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glodfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Glodfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glodfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glodfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glodfelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glodfelter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Glodfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glodfelter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glodfelter. 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 32 military records available for the last name Glodfelter. For the veterans among your Glodfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glodfelter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Glodfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glodfelter in 1977 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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