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Glandt Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High Geman glander ‘gleam sparkle shine’ for someone with such a temperament.

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


Similar surnames: Glander, Grandt, Glunt, Grand, Glatt, Land, Gandy, Gant, Grande

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Where is the Glandt family from?

You can see how Glandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glandt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Glandt family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Glandt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Glandt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glandt. 32% of Glandt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Glandt women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glandt were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Attendant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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What Glandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Glandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glandt 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Glandt. 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 154 military records available for the last name Glandt. For the veterans among your Glandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glandt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Glandt in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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