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Glowes Family History

Glowes 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: Lowes, Clowes, Flower, Gower, Blower, Bowes, Lodes, Slowey, Lower

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Where is the Glowes family from?

You can see how Glowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glowes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glowes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glowes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowes 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 Glowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glowes. 100% of Glowes 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%

What Glowes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Glowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Glowes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Glowes. For the veterans among your Glowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowes lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Glowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glowes in 2001 was 95, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowes 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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