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Glose Family History

Glose Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Glos or a variant of Klose.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glose family from?

You can see how Glose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Glose families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Glose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glose families in 1911.
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What did your Glose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glose. 27% of Glose men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Glose women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glose were Owner and Student Nurse.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Student Nurse
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glose 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Glose. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Glose. For the veterans among your Glose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glose lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Glose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glose in 1960 was 26, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glose ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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