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Gleatan Family History

Gleatan 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: Gleaton, Leaton, Glavan, Leaman, Gleason, Cleaton, Geagan, German

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Where is the Gleatan family from?

You can see how Gleatan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleatan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gleatan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gleatan families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleatan's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Gleatan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gleatan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleatan 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 Gleatan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gleatan. For the veterans among your Gleatan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleatan lifespan?

Average Gleatan life expectancy in 1989 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleatan 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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