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Gloyn Family History

Gloyn Surname Meaning

probably a reduced form of Gladwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gloyn family from?

You can see how Gloyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gloyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 143 Gloyn families living in Devon. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gloyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gloyn families in 1891.
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What did your Gloyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gloyn. 50% of Gloyn men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Gloyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gloyn were Builder Carpenter joiner and House 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Riding Master
    25%
  • Builder Carpenter joiner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Retired
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gloyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloyn 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Gloyn. 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 229 military records available for the last name Gloyn. For the veterans among your Gloyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gloyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gloyn in 1962 was 91, and 87 in 2002.

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