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Glowniak Family History

Glowniak 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, Gorniak, Gornik, Pozniak, Wozniak, Lesniak, Gloria, Slowik

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Where is the Glowniak family from?

You can see how Glowniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glowniak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glowniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glowniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glowniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glowniak. 38% of Glowniak 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Furniture Finisher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Glowniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowniak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Glowniak. 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 21 military records available for the last name Glowniak. For the veterans among your Glowniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowniak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Glowniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glowniak in 1960 was 45, and 93 in 2003.

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