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Glowinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Głowiński) is a habitational name for someone from Głowińsk or Głowin, both located in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Other locations associated with this surname include Głowno in Łódź Voivodeship, Główna in Greater Poland Voivodeship, and Główne in Lublin Voivodeship.

These place names are predominantly influenced by the word głowa, which means 'head,' or główny, meaning 'main' or 'principal.' They highlight the geographic significance of these areas.

Additionally, Głowienka in Podkarpackie Voivodeship is also linked to this surname, further indicating its regional roots.

All of these locations reflect a connection to the broader cultural and linguistic landscape of Poland, emphasizing the importance of place in Polish surnames.

Understanding the origins of surnames like Głowiński provides insight into Polish history and the significance of geographical features in naming conventions.

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


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You can see how Glowinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glowinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Glowinski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Glowinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glowinski families in 1920.
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What did your Glowinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glowinski. 43% of Glowinski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Glowinski women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glowinski were Shipping Clerk and Packer.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 465 immigration records available for the last name Glowinski. 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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There are 463 military records available for the last name Glowinski. For the veterans among your Glowinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glowinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glowinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glowinski in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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