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Gloriosa Family History

Gloriosa 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: Glorioso, Gloria, Morioka, Floros, Florida, Lorio, Loris, Glaros

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Where is the Gloriosa family from?

You can see how Gloriosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloriosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gloriosa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gloriosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gloriosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloriosa 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 Gloriosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloriosa. 50% of Gloriosa men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Gloriosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gloriosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloriosa 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gloriosa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gloriosa. For the veterans among your Gloriosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloriosa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1987, in the United States, Gloriosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gloriosa in 1957 was 45, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloriosa 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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