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Glorfield Family History

Glorfield 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: Garfield, Corfield, Orfield, Bloomfield, Woodfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Glorfield family from?

You can see how Glorfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glorfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glorfield family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glorfield's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Glorfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glorfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glorfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glorfield. 100% of Glorfield 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Glorfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glorfield 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Glorfield. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glorfield. For the veterans among your Glorfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glorfield lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Glorfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Glorfield in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2001.

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