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Glore Family History

Glore Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Gloor or of its German cognates Glohr and Glor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glore family from?

You can see how Glore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Glore families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Glore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glore families in 1891.
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What did your Glore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glore. 100% of Glore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Glore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glore 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Glore. 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 Glore. For the veterans among your Glore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glore lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Glore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Glore in 1953 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glore 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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