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Glodd Family History

Glodd 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: Glod, Gladd, Gloyd, Lord, Gold, Codd, Dodd, Goody, Loud, Glock

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Where is the Glodd family from?

You can see how Glodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glodd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glodd family living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Glodd's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Glodd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glodd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glodd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glodd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Glodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glodd 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Glodd. 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 24 military records available for the last name Glodd. For the veterans among your Glodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glodd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Glodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Glodd in 1966 was 96, and 77 in 1994.

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