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Glooskin Family History

Glooskin 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: Glomski, Gookin, Goodkin, Laskin, Hoskin, Slotkin, Glogowski, Slomski

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Glooskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glooskin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glooskin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Glooskin. For the veterans among your Glooskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glooskin lifespan?

Average Glooskin life expectancy in 1985 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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