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Glinka Name Meaning

Polish and Belorussian: derivative of glina ‘clay’ probably applied as a topographic name.

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


Similar surnames: Slivka, Lipka, Glinski, Glinsky, Klink, Klinker, Linda, Flink, Pliska

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Where is the Glinka family from?

You can see how Glinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Glinka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Glinka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glinka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glinka. 37% of Glinka men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Glinka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glinka were Farm Labor and Typist. .

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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%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Handyman
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
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What Glinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Glinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glinka 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Glinka. 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 433 military records available for the last name Glinka. For the veterans among your Glinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glinka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Glinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glinka in 1955 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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