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Gloeckler Family History

Gloeckler 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: Gloeckner, Gleckler, Glockner, Cleckler, Kloeckner, Goeckner, Geckler

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Where is the Gloeckler family from?

You can see how Gloeckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloeckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloeckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gloeckler family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloeckler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gloeckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloeckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gloeckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gloeckler. 30% of Gloeckler men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Gloeckler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gloeckler were Shipping Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gloeckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloeckler 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Gloeckler. 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 267 military records available for the last name Gloeckler. For the veterans among your Gloeckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloeckler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gloeckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gloeckler in 1961 was 40, and 82 in 2003.

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