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Gloddy Family History

Gloddy 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: Goody, Glod, Grody, Gowdy, Godoy, Godby, Gloede, Gloden, Roddy

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Where is the Gloddy family from?

You can see how Gloddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloddy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gloddy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gloddy's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gloddy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloddy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gloddy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gloddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloddy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gloddy. 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 111 military records available for the last name Gloddy. For the veterans among your Gloddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloddy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gloddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gloddy in 1966 was 65, and 66 in 2000.

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