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Gloffke Family History

Gloffke 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: Noffke, Gaffke, Gioffre, Goffe, Glock, Goff, Egloff, Goike, Goffin

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Where is the Gloffke family from?

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

What did your Gloffke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gloffke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloffke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gloffke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gloffke. For the veterans among your Gloffke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloffke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Gloffke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gloffke in 1983 was 69, and 37 in 1996.

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