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Gloin Family History

Gloin 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: Goin, Gavin, Albin, Lin, Gioia, Glock, Blain, Glen, Klein, Lein

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Where is the Gloin family from?

You can see how Gloin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gloin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gloin families living in Devon. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gloin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gloin families in 1891.
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What did your Gloin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gloin. 100% of Gloin 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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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gloin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloin 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Gloin. 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 266 military records available for the last name Gloin. For the veterans among your Gloin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Gloin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gloin in 1968 was 92, and 84 in 1988.

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