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Glossa Family History

Glossa 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: Gloss, Gross, Glass, Bloss, Kloss, Gloria, Glos, Gosse, Goss, Gless

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Where is the Glossa family from?

You can see how Glossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glossa families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Glossa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glossa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glossa. 100% of Glossa men worked as a Student.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    100%

What Glossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Glossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossa 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Glossa. 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 23 military records available for the last name Glossa. For the veterans among your Glossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Glossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glossa in 1969 was 56, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossa 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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