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Glosniak Family History

Glosniak 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: Lesniak, Gorniak, Gornik, Lesnik, Pozniak, Wozniak, Lesiak, Gloria

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Where is the Glosniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glosniak 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 Glosniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Glosniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glosniak 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 Glosniak. 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 24 military records available for the last name Glosniak. For the veterans among your Glosniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glosniak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Glosniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glosniak in 1954 was 50, and 75 in 2001.

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