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Gleasen Family History

Gleasen 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: Gleason, Glaser, Greason, Gleave, Leisen, Giesen, Clasen, Greisen

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Where is the Gleasen family from?

You can see how Gleasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleasen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleasen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Gleasen families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gleasen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gleasen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleasen 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 Gleasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleasen. 28% of Gleasen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Office Manager
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Gleasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleasen 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gleasen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gleasen. For the veterans among your Gleasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleasen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Gleasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gleasen in 1974 was 67, and 89 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleasen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleasen 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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