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Glowan Family History

Glowan 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: Gowan, Glowa, Sloman, Logan, Grogan, Goman, Govan, Lowen, Lown, Gogan

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Where is the Glowan family from?

You can see how Glowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glowan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Glowan families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glowan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Glowan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Glowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Glowan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glowan. For the veterans among your Glowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Glowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glowan in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowan 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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