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Glogley Family History

Glogley 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: Loxley, Goodley, Godley, Lolley, Gooley, Gorley, Lobley, Longley

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Where is the Glogley family from?

You can see how Glogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glogley family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Glogley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Glogley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Glogley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Glogley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glogley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Glogley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Glogley. For the veterans among your Glogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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