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Gleanes Family History

Gleanes 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: Gleaves, Gleave, Greaves, Llanes, Greaney, Eanes, Leanos, Jeanes

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Where is the Gleanes family from?

You can see how Gleanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleanes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gleanes families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleanes's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gleanes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleanes 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 103 census records available for the last name Gleanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleanes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gleanes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gleanes. For the veterans among your Gleanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleanes lifespan?

Average Gleanes life expectancy in 1979 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleanes 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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