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Gloid Family History

Gloid 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: Glod, Gloyd, Lord, Gold, Gioia, Loud, Glock, Good, Lois, Blood

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Where is the Gloid family from?

You can see how Gloid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloid family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gloid families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gloid families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gloid's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gloid families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloid 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 156 census records available for the last name Gloid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloid 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gloid. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gloid. For the veterans among your Gloid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloid lifespan?

Average Gloid life expectancy in 1987 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloid 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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