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Glonka Family History

Glonka Name 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: Glinka, Plonka, Golonka, Glock, Lona, Gloria, Slomka, Gaona, Shonka

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Where is the Glonka family from?

You can see how Glonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glonka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glonka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glonka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glonka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glonka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glonka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glonka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Glonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Glonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glonka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glonka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glonka. For the veterans among your Glonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glonka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Glonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Glonka in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 1995.

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