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Glodek Family History

Glodek Surname Meaning

Polish (Głodek): diminutive of Głód (see Glod).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glodek family from?

You can see how Glodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Glodek families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Glodek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Glodek families in 1920.
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What did your Glodek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glodek. 37% of Glodek men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Glodek women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glodek were Clerk and Mill Hand.

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Mill Hand
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Packer
    22%
  • Mill Hand
    22%

What Glodek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Glodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glodek 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Glodek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Glodek. For the veterans among your Glodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glodek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glodek in 1962 was 78, and 44 in 2004.

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