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Glosson Family History

Glosson Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Klausen (see Glawson).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glosson family from?

You can see how Glosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glosson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glosson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Glosson families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glosson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Glosson families in 1891.
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What did your Glosson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glosson. 100% of Glosson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 214 immigration records available for the last name Glosson. 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 840 military records available for the last name Glosson. For the veterans among your Glosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glosson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Glosson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glosson in 1959 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glosson 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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