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Glowaty Family History

Glowaty 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: Lowary, Glowa, Alloway, Mowatt, Glatz, Galloway, Slowey, Gadway

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Where is the Glowaty family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glowaty. 100% of Glowaty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glowaty women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Glowaty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Glowaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowaty 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 Glowaty. 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 29 military records available for the last name Glowaty. For the veterans among your Glowaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowaty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Glowaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glowaty in 1972 was 63, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glowaty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowaty 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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