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Glotham Family History

Glotham 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: Gotham, Latham, Bloxham, Gorham, Hotham, Cotham, Botham, Witham

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Where is the Glotham family from?

You can see how Glotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glotham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Glotham families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Glotham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Glotham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glotham 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 63 census records available for the last name Glotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glotham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glotham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Glotham. For the veterans among your Glotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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