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Glowacky Family History

Glowacky 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: Glowacki, Glock, Nowacki, Goracke, Gromacki, Nowack, Lowary, Glowa

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Where is the Glowacky family from?

You can see how Glowacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowacky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glowacky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Glowacky families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glowacky's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Glowacky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowacky 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 Glowacky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowacky. 100% of Glowacky 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
    100%

What Glowacky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Glowacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowacky 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Glowacky. 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 52 military records available for the last name Glowacky. For the veterans among your Glowacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowacky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Glowacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glowacky in 1956 was 48, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowacky 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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