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Glss Family History

Glss 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: Glass, Gass, Glas, Glos, Goss, Gless, Gess, Gloss, Guss, Ross

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Where is the Glss family from?

You can see how Glss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glss 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 33 census records available for the last name Glss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Glss. For the veterans among your Glss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glss lifespan?

Average Glss life expectancy in 1993 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glss 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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