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Gleanham Family History

Gleanham 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: Lanham, Leatham, Langham, Clapham, Newnham, Latham, Lapham, Grantham

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Where is the Gleanham family from?

You can see how Gleanham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleanham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleanham family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleanham's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gleanham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleanham 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 17 census records available for the last name Gleanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleanham 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 Gleanham. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gleanham. For the veterans among your Gleanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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