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Glokner Family History

Glokner 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: Glockner, Lohner, Gloster, Lakner, Glotzer, Glossner, Glover, Plotner

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Where is the Glokner family from?

You can see how Glokner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glokner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glokner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glokner families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Glokner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Glokner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glokner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glokner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Glokner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glokner 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Glokner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Glokner. For the veterans among your Glokner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glokner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Glokner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glokner in 1972 was 90, and 75 in 1997.

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