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Glatzer Family History

Glatzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a noun derivative of Glatz denoting either a bald man or an inhabitant of Glatz.

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


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Where is the Glatzer family from?

You can see how Glatzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glatzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glatzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Glatzer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Glatzer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Glatzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glatzer 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 Glatzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glatzer. 22% of Glatzer men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Glatzer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glatzer were Dentist and Examiner.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    36%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Examiner
    15%

What Glatzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glatzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glatzer 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Glatzer. 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 295 military records available for the last name Glatzer. For the veterans among your Glatzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glatzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Glatzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glatzer in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glatzer 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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