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Gloo Family History

Gloo 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, Glos, Loo, Glow, Gloe, Gloor, Glor, Goo, Guo, Low

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Where is the Gloo family from?

You can see how Gloo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gloo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gloo family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gloo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloo 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 108 census records available for the last name Gloo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gloo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gloo. For the veterans among your Gloo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gloo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gloo in 1970 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloo 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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