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Glorie Family History

Glorie 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: Gloria, Glore, George, Gore, Gorse, Flore, Lore, Lorge, Lorio, Loris

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Where is the Glorie family from?

You can see how Glorie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glorie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glorie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Glorie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glorie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Glorie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glorie 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 176 census records available for the last name Glorie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glorie 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Glorie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Glorie. For the veterans among your Glorie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glorie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Glorie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glorie in 1967 was 92, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glorie 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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