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Glossberg Family History

Glossberg 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: Grossberg, Glassberg, Mossberg, Glossner, Rossberg, Slosberg, Glosser

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Where is the Glossberg family from?

You can see how Glossberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glossberg family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glossberg's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Glossberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossberg 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 85 census records available for the last name Glossberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossberg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Glossberg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glossberg. For the veterans among your Glossberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Glossberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Glossberg in 1969 was 70, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glossberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossberg 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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