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Gleaso Family History

Gleaso 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, Glass, Greason, Glas, Leano, Gleave, Gless, Leask, Leas

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Where is the Gleaso family from?

You can see how Gleaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleaso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleaso families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gleaso family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gleaso's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Gleaso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleaso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gleaso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gleaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleaso 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gleaso. 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 Gleaso. For the veterans among your Gleaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleaso lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Gleaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gleaso in 1988 was 50, and 48 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleaso 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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