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Gleassey Family History

Gleassey 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: Glassey, Glasser, Glaspey, Glassel, Glass, Massey, Elsasser, Gressel

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Where is the Gleassey family from?

You can see how Gleassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleassey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleassey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleassey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleassey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleassey 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 15 census records available for the last name Gleassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleassey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gleassey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gleassey. For the veterans among your Gleassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleassey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Gleassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gleassey in 1962 was 48, and 69 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleassey 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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