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Gloninger Family History

Gloninger 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: Groninger, Cloninger, Greninger, Moninger, Kroninger, Lonsinger

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Where is the Gloninger family from?

You can see how Gloninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloninger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gloninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gloninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gloninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gloninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gloninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloninger. 100% of Gloninger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gloninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Gloninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloninger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gloninger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gloninger. For the veterans among your Gloninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloninger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gloninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gloninger in 1969 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloninger 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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