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Glowney Family History

Glowney 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: Clowney, Growney, Lowney, Downey, Looney, Slowey, Gosney, Gorney

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Where is the Glowney family from?

You can see how Glowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glowney families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glowney's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glowney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowney 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 Glowney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowney. 50% of Glowney men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Glowney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Glowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowney 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Glowney. 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 42 military records available for the last name Glowney. For the veterans among your Glowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Glowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glowney in 1968 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glowney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowney 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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