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Glocer Family History

Glocer Name 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: Glover, Flower, Gower, Glock, Blower, Loder, Blocker, Grover, Goyer

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Where is the Glocer family from?

You can see how Glocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glocer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Glocer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glocer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glocer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Glocer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glocer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glocer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glocer. 100% of Glocer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Glocer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Glocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glocer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Glocer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glocer. For the veterans among your Glocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glocer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Glocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glocer in 1973 was 75, and 69 in 1993.

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