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Gleasman Family History

Gleasman 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: Sleasman, Glissman, Clearman, Leaman, Creasman, Gleason, Glassman

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Where is the Gleasman family from?

You can see how Gleasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleasman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleasman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gleasman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleasman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleasman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleasman 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 Gleasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleasman. 53% of Gleasman men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Gleasman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleasman were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gleasman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleasman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gleasman. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gleasman. For the veterans among your Gleasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleasman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gleasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gleasman in 1963 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleasman 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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