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Gloomis Family History

Gloomis 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: Loomis, Groomes, Grooms, Bloom, Lois, Louis, Loos, Gloria, Glos, Goos

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Where is the Gloomis family from?

You can see how Gloomis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloomis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gloomis family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloomis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gloomis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloomis 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 17 census records available for the last name Gloomis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloomis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gloomis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gloomis. For the veterans among your Gloomis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloomis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Gloomis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gloomis in 1980 was 73, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloomis 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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