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Glowatski Family History

Glowatski 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: Glowinski, Glowacki, Kowalski, Wlodarski, Glogowski, Glomski

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Where is the Glowatski family from?

You can see how Glowatski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowatski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glowatski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Glowatski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glowatski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowatski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Glowatski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowatski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Glowatski. 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 47 military records available for the last name Glowatski. For the veterans among your Glowatski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowatski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Glowatski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glowatski in 1970 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowatski 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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