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Gloyer Family History

Gloyer 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: Goyer, Sloyer, Glover, Loyer, Bloyer, Flower, Layer, Gower, Blower

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Where is the Gloyer family from?

You can see how Gloyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gloyer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gloyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gloyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloyer 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 Gloyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook Military Canteens (n Aa and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gloyer. 100% of Gloyer men worked as a Cook Military Canteens (n Aa and 100% of Gloyer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cook Military Canteens (n Aa
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gloyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Gloyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloyer 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gloyer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gloyer. For the veterans among your Gloyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gloyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gloyer in 1973 was 91, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloyer 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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