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Glenkowski Family History

Glenkowski 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: Pienkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Bienkowski, Gladkowski, Benkowski

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Where is the Glenkowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glenkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Boxer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glenkowski. 100% of Glenkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glenkowski women worked as a Boxer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Boxer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Glenkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenkowski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glenkowski. 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 20 military records available for the last name Glenkowski. For the veterans among your Glenkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenkowski lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Glenkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glenkowski in 1991 was 73, and 56 in 1999.

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