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Glorne Family History

Glorne 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: Glore, George, Borne, Gore, Gorse, Flore, Gorny, Gloria, Lore, Grone

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Where is the Glorne family from?

You can see how Glorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Glorne families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glorne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Glorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glorne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Glorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glorne 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glorne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glorne. For the veterans among your Glorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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