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Glovier Family History

Glovier Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Glover. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Glovier family from?

You can see how Glovier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glovier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glovier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Glovier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glovier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glovier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glovier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glovier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glovier. 28% of Glovier men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Glovier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glovier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glovier 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Glovier. 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 320 military records available for the last name Glovier. For the veterans among your Glovier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glovier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Glovier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glovier in 1955 was 61, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glovier 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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