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Glowatch Family History

Glowatch 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: Kowatch, Latch, Glowacki, Kovatch, Loach, Gatch, Gotch, Glowa

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Where is the Glowatch family from?

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

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

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Glowatch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Glowatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowatch 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 Glowatch. 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 Glowatch. For the veterans among your Glowatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowatch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Glowatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glowatch in 1955 was 40, and 89 in 2000.

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