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Gloag Family History

Gloag Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Gloag family from?

You can see how Gloag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gloag families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Gloag families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gloag's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gloag families in 1891.
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What did your Gloag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gloag. 84% of Gloag 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Gloag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gloag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloag 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Gloag. 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 265 military records available for the last name Gloag. For the veterans among your Gloag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloag lifespan?

Average Gloag life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloag 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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