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Gloring Family History

Gloring 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: Goring, Loring, Goldring, Going, Gloria, Moring, Lorang, Loving

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Where is the Gloring family from?

You can see how Gloring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gloring families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloring's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gloring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloring 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 31 census records available for the last name Gloring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloring 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gloring. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gloring. For the veterans among your Gloring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloring lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Gloring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gloring in 1985 was 86, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloring 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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