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Glowa Family History

Glowa Surname Meaning

Polish (Głowa): nickname from głowa ‘head’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glowa family from?

You can see how Glowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glowa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glowa family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glowa's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glowa families in 1891.
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What did your Glowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowa. 32% of Glowa 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
    32%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • Tanner
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

What Glowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowa 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Glowa. 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 276 military records available for the last name Glowa. For the veterans among your Glowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Glowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Glowa in 1952 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowa 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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