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Glossin Family History

Glossin 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: Glosson, Glasson, Gosdin, Rossin, Goslin, Gloss, Goossen, Grossen

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Where is the Glossin family from?

You can see how Glossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Glossin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Glossin families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Glossin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Glossin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glossin. 100% of Glossin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Glossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glossin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Glossin. For the veterans among your Glossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Glossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glossin in 1965 was 57, and 72 in 1978.

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