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Glosker Family History

Glosker 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: Gloster, Glosser, Blocker, Glaser, Kloster, Glockner, Locker, Grosser

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Where is the Glosker family from?

You can see how Glosker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glosker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glosker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Glosker family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glosker's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Glosker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glosker 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 15 census records available for the last name Glosker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glosker 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Glosker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glosker. For the veterans among your Glosker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glosker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Glosker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glosker in 1973 was 83, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glosker 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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