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Glosa Family History

Glosa 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: Glos, Gloss, Glowa, Glose, Gosa, Rosa, Gross, Grosh, Glass, Gioia

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Where is the Glosa family from?

You can see how Glosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glosa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Glosa families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glosa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Glosa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glosa 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 129 census records available for the last name Glosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glosa 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Glosa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Glosa. For the veterans among your Glosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glosa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Glosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Glosa in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glosa 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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