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Glatt Family History

Glatt Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and South German: nickname from Yiddish and Middle High German glat German glatt ‘smooth sleek’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Glatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Glatt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glatt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glatt families in 1911.
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What did your Glatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glatt. 100% of Glatt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Glatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glatt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glatt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glatt. For the veterans among your Glatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glatt in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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