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Gloistein Family History

Gloistein 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: Goodstein, Gladstein, Holstein, Goldstein, Gloster, Gerstein

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Where is the Gloistein family from?

You can see how Gloistein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloistein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gloistein families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gloistein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gloistein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloistein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gloistein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloistein. 50% of Gloistein men worked as a Sales Man. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Man
    50%
  • Biscuit Jobber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Gloistein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloistein 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Gloistein. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gloistein. For the veterans among your Gloistein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloistein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gloistein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gloistein in 1972 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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