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Glowala Family History

Glowala Surname 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: Glowa, Lala, Gola, Ojala, Gowan, Golla, Goodall, Gopal, Gloria

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Where is the Glowala family from?

You can see how Glowala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glowala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glowala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Glowala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glowala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Glowala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glowala 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Glowala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glowala. For the veterans among your Glowala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowala lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Glowala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Glowala in 1975 was 79, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glowala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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