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Gloston Family History

Gloston 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: Glosson, Alston, Elston, Boston, Liston, Poston, Gloster, Leston

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Where is the Gloston family from?

You can see how Gloston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gloston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gloston families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gloston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gloston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloston 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 Gloston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gloston. 43% of Gloston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gloston women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gloston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Gloston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloston 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gloston. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gloston. For the veterans among your Gloston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gloston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gloston in 1964 was 75, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloston 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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