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Glossom Family History

Glossom 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: Blossom, Glosson, Gossom, Glasson, Bossom, Gloss, Gosson, Grosso

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Where is the Glossom family from?

You can see how Glossom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glossom family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glossom's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Glossom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossom 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 46 census records available for the last name Glossom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Glossom. 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 36 military records available for the last name Glossom. For the veterans among your Glossom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossom lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Glossom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glossom in 1986 was 32, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glossom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossom 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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