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Glossman Family History

Glossman 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: Glissman, Gossman, Glassman, Grossman, Crossman, Mossman, Grassman

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Where is the Glossman family from?

You can see how Glossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Glossman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glossman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glossman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glossman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Cutter
    25%
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What Glossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Glossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Glossman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Glossman. For the veterans among your Glossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Glossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glossman in 1972 was 29, and 89 in 2001.

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