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Gloder Family History

Gloder 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: Loder, Gloden, Glover, Gooder, Glodek, Flower, Gower, Gander, Roder

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Where is the Gloder family from?

You can see how Gloder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gloder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gloder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gloder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloder 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 157 census records available for the last name Gloder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloder 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gloder. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gloder. For the veterans among your Gloder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gloder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gloder in 1968 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloder 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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