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Glomset Family History

Glomset 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: Glomski, Glose, Glosser, Close, Grumet, Gorse, Glaser, Gloster

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Where is the Glomset family from?

You can see how Glomset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glomset family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glomset family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Glomset's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Glomset families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glomset 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 43 census records available for the last name Glomset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glomset 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Glomset. 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 3 military records available for the last name Glomset. For the veterans among your Glomset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glomset lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Glomset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glomset in 1968 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glomset 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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