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Glowasky Family History

Glowasky 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: Glowacki, Lasky, Grodsky, Klosky, Glomski, Glowinski, Glinsky

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Where is the Glowasky family from?

You can see how Glowasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glowasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glowasky families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Glowasky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Glowasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glowasky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Glowasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowasky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Glowasky. 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 34 military records available for the last name Glowasky. For the veterans among your Glowasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowasky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Glowasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glowasky in 1970 was 83, and 88 in 1999.

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