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Glovis Family History

Glovis 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: Clovis, Lois, Louis, Levis, Glavin, Gloria, Glos, Lovas, Loris, Gloss

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Where is the Glovis family from?

You can see how Glovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glovis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glovis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Glovis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glovis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glovis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glovis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glovis. 100% of Glovis 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 115 census records available for the last name Glovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glovis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Glovis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Glovis. For the veterans among your Glovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glovis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Glovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glovis in 1985 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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