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Glowth Family History

Glowth 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: Loth, Louth, Glow, Kloth, Gluth, Goth, Groth, Glowa, Flower, Low

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Where is the Glowth family from?

You can see how Glowth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glowth family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glowth's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Glowth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowth 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 22 census records available for the last name Glowth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glowth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Glowth. For the veterans among your Glowth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Glowth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glowth in 1955 was 40, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowth 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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