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Glowskey Family History

Glowskey 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: Slowey, Gloster, Gosney, Grodsky, Klosky, Clowney, Glomski, Poskey

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Glowskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowskey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glowskey. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Glowskey. For the veterans among your Glowskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowskey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Glowskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glowskey in 1974 was 90, and 89 in 1978.

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