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Glogower Family History

Glogower 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: Flower, Gower, Looper, Blower, Lower, Gloster, Clower, Glockner

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Where is the Glogower family from?

You can see how Glogower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glogower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glogower families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glogower's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Glogower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glogower 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 Glogower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glogower. 50% of Glogower men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Glogower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Glogower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glogower 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Glogower. 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 188 military records available for the last name Glogower. For the veterans among your Glogower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glogower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Glogower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glogower in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glogower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glogower 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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