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Gloman Family History

Gloman 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: Sloman, Goman, Loman, Groman, German, Allman, Goodman, Gorman, Roman

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Where is the Gloman family from?

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

What did your Gloman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Gloman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gloman. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gloman. For the veterans among your Gloman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gloman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gloman in 1955 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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