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Glou Family History

Glou 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: Lou, Glod, Glos, Glow, Gloe, Glor, Lu, Zhou, Gu, You

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Where is the Glou family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glou ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Glou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glou 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Glou. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glou. For the veterans among your Glou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glou lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Glou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glou in 1971 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

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