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Glova Family History

Glova Surname 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: Glowa, Oliva, Love, Gioia, Grove, Genova, Glock, Goda, Giove, Sliva

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Where is the Glova family from?

You can see how Glova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glova family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glova family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glova's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Glova families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glova 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 Glova ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glova. 100% of Glova women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Glova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glova 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Glova. 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 88 military records available for the last name Glova. For the veterans among your Glova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glova lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glova in 1963 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glova 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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