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Gloe Family History

Gloe Surname Meaning

North German: possibly from an old vernacular short form of the personal name Nicolaus (see Nicholas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gloe family from?

You can see how Gloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gloe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gloe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gloe families in 1891.
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What did your Gloe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gloe. 39% of Gloe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gloe women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gloe were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gloe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloe 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Gloe. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gloe. For the veterans among your Gloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gloe in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloe 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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