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Etymology of Glockler

What does the name Glockler mean?

The Glockler surname is derived from the Middle High German word "glocke," or "glogge," meaning a "bell." The name may have been an occupational name for someone who rang bells; or it may have come from any of several places named from this word.

Early Origins of the Glockler family

The surname Glockler was first found in Bohemia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society.

Early History of the Glockler family

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Glockler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Glocknere, Clocknen, Glocknel, Glockle, Gloeckner, Gloggner, Gloeckler, Gloeckle, Gloeckle, Gloeggl, Glock, Glocke, Glocker, Glockler, Glockh, Glockl, Kloeckner, Kloekker, Klocker, Klockner and many more.

Early Notables of the Glockler family

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Glockler migration to the United States +



Glockler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Martin Glockler, who arrived in Maryland in 1827 1
  • Abraham Glockler, aged 14, who landed in New York, NY in 1873 1
  • Carl Glockler, who arrived in New York, NY in 1873 1
  • Ernestine Glockler, aged 58, who landed in New York, NY in 1873 1
  • Johe Glockler, aged 33, who arrived in New York, NY in 1873 1
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  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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