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Glindmeyer Family History

Glindmeyer 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: Glassmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Lindenmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Heinemeyer, Linzmeier

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Where is the Glindmeyer family from?

You can see how Glindmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glindmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glindmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Glindmeyer families living in Kentucky. This was about 72% of all the recorded Glindmeyer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Glindmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Glindmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glindmeyer. 67% of Glindmeyer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Janitor
    34%

What Glindmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Glindmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glindmeyer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Glindmeyer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Glindmeyer. For the veterans among your Glindmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glindmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glindmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glindmeyer in 1962 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glindmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glindmeyer 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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