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Gloskey Family History

Gloskey 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, Gosney, Klosky, Poskey, Gaskey, Lokey, Croskey, Laskey

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Where is the Gloskey family from?

You can see how Gloskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gloskey families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloskey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gloskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloskey 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 Gloskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloskey. 100% of Gloskey men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Gloskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gloskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloskey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gloskey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gloskey. For the veterans among your Gloskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloskey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Gloskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gloskey in 1959 was 42, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloskey 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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