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Glowiak Family History

Glowiak 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: Slowiak, Gloria, Slowik, Glowa, Lovick, Gioia, Florian, Glock, Howick

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Where is the Glowiak family from?

You can see how Glowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Glowiak families living in Delaware. This was about 36% of all the recorded Glowiak's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Glowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowiak. 42% of Glowiak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Electric Welder
    25%
  • Crane Operator
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Glowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowiak 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Glowiak. 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 49 military records available for the last name Glowiak. For the veterans among your Glowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glowiak in 1962 was 45, and 99 in 2004.

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