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Glossl Family History

Glossl 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: Gloss, Gross, Glass, Bloss, Kloss, Glos, Gosse, Goss, Gless, Loss

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Where is the Glossl family from?

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

What did your Glossl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Glossl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Glossl. 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 34 military records available for the last name Glossl. For the veterans among your Glossl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Glossl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glossl in 1973 was 93, and 89 in 1996.

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