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Glafcke Family History

Glafcke Surname 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: Placke, Gacke, Gaffke, Glace, Glance, Glacken, Glascoe, Blake, Black

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Where is the Glafcke family from?

You can see how Glafcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glafcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glafcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glafcke families living in Wyoming. This was about 70% of all the recorded Glafcke's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Glafcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glafcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glafcke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Glafcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Glafcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glafcke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Glafcke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Glafcke. For the veterans among your Glafcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glafcke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Glafcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Glafcke in 1966 was 28, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glafcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glafcke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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