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Gleckler Family History

Gleckler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glöckler a variant of Gloeckner.

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


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Where is the Gleckler family from?

You can see how Gleckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gleckler families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleckler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gleckler families in 1911.
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What did your Gleckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleckler. 44% of Gleckler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gleckler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleckler were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Gleckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleckler 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gleckler. 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 342 military records available for the last name Gleckler. For the veterans among your Gleckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleckler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gleckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gleckler in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleckler 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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