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Gloscow Family History

Gloscow 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: Glasgow, Glasow, Glosson, Losco, Glasco, Glascoe, Glock, Mosco, Bosco

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Where is the Gloscow family from?

You can see how Gloscow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloscow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gloscow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gloscow families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gloscow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gloscow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gloscow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloscow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gloscow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gloscow. For the veterans among your Gloscow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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