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Glease Family History

Glease Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Glass from Middle English glas(se) ‘glass’ also recorded as glese and gleas.

However, the surname Glease is rare and late.

A clear connection with Glass cannot be established.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Glease family from?

You can see how Glease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glease family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Glease families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glease's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glease families in 1891.
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What did your Glease ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agriculture Teamsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glease. 100% of Glease men worked as an Agriculture Teamsman and 100% of Glease women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Agriculture Teamsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Glease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glease 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Glease. 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 57 military records available for the last name Glease. For the veterans among your Glease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glease lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Glease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Glease in 1970 was 78, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glease 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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