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Glowatz Family History

Glowatz 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: Glatz, Lowitz, Glowa, Platz, Mowatt, Goltz, Gatz, Klotz, Ploetz

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Where is the Glowatz family from?

You can see how Glowatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glowatz families living in North Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Glowatz's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Glowatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glowatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowatz. 100% of Glowatz men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Glowatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowatz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Glowatz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Glowatz. For the veterans among your Glowatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowatz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glowatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glowatz in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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