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Glovsky Family History

Glovsky 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: Grodsky, Klosky, Glomski, Glinsky, Orlovsky, Gorsky, Plonsky, Lovely

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Where is the Glovsky family from?

You can see how Glovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glovsky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Glovsky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glovsky. 60% of Glovsky men worked as a Peddler and 100% of Glovsky women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Peddler
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Glovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glovsky 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Glovsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Glovsky. For the veterans among your Glovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glovsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glovsky in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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