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Gloway Family History

Gloway 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: Glowa, Alloway, Galloway, Slowey, Gadway, Gowan, Galway, Gowdy

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Where is the Gloway family from?

You can see how Gloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gloway families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Gloway families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gloway's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gloway families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloway 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gloway. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gloway. For the veterans among your Gloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloway lifespan?

Average Gloway life expectancy in 1997 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloway 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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