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Glosby Family History

Glosby 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: Glasby, Goosby, Mosby, Crosby, Clasby, Glos, Lusby, Gadsby, Klosky

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Where is the Glosby family from?

You can see how Glosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glosby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Glosby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Glosby families living in Surrey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Glosby's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Glosby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glosby 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 Glosby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glosby. 50% of Glosby men worked as a Retired Gardener and 100% of Glosby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Gardener
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glosby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Glosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glosby 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Glosby. 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 37 military records available for the last name Glosby. For the veterans among your Glosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glosby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Glosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glosby in 1979 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glosby 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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