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Glowinke Family History

Glowinke 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: Glowinski, Goike, Slowik, Glinka, Slowinski, Goodwine, Greinke

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Where is the Glowinke family from?

You can see how Glowinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowinke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glowinke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glowinke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glowinke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Glowinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowinke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Glowinke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glowinke. For the veterans among your Glowinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowinke lifespan?

Average Glowinke life expectancy in 1968 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowinke 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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