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Glowitz Family History

Glowitz 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: Lowitz, Lobitz, Gerwitz, Kowitz, Lovitz, Loritz, Gurwitz, Goltz

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Where is the Glowitz family from?

You can see how Glowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glowitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowitz 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 129 census records available for the last name Glowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowitz 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Glowitz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Glowitz. For the veterans among your Glowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glowitz in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowitz 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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