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Glossenger Family History

Glossenger 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: Glossner, Grossinger, Possinger, Messenger, Lobsinger, Blessinger

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Where is the Glossenger family from?

You can see how Glossenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glossenger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Glossenger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glossenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glossenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossenger 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 Glossenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Glossenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Glossenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossenger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Glossenger. 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 74 military records available for the last name Glossenger. For the veterans among your Glossenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Glossenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Glossenger in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossenger 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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