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Gloz Family History

Gloz 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: Glod, Glos, Glow, Gloe, Glor, Guo, Low, Loy, Goy, Glock

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Where is the Gloz family from?

You can see how Gloz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gloz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Gloz families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloz's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gloz families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloz 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 Gloz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloz. 100% of Gloz men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gloz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloz 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gloz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gloz. For the veterans among your Gloz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gloz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gloz in 1971 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloz 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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