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Gleach Family History

Gleach 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: Leach, Gleich, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Reach, Lech, Beach, Lerch, Creach

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Where is the Gleach family from?

You can see how Gleach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gleach families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gleach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gleach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleach 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 82 census records available for the last name Gleach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleach 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gleach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Gleach. For the veterans among your Gleach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Gleach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gleach in 1967 was 35, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleach 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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