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Gloeckl Family History

Gloeckl 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: Glock, Glueck, Goecke, Goeckel, Lock, Fleck, Block, Gockel, Klock

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Where is the Gloeckl family from?

You can see how Gloeckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloeckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gloeckl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gloeckl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gloeckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloeckl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gloeckl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloeckl. 100% of Gloeckl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gloeckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloeckl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gloeckl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gloeckl. For the veterans among your Gloeckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloeckl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gloeckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gloeckl in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 2001.

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