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Glotzer Family History

Glotzer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish glotser ‘gaper’. German: probably a nickname from Middle High German glotzen ‘to stare’.

German: possibly a variant of Glatzer.

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


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Where is the Glotzer family from?

You can see how Glotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glotzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Glotzer families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Glotzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glotzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glotzer 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 Glotzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glotzer. 29% of Glotzer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Glotzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glotzer were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Furrier
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Glotzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Glotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glotzer 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Glotzer. 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 173 military records available for the last name Glotzer. For the veterans among your Glotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glotzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glotzer in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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