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Gleber Family History

Gleber 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: Kleber, Leber, Greber, Lever, Gaber, Klever, Gruber, Eber, Leben

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Where is the Gleber family from?

You can see how Gleber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gleber families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gleber's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gleber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleber 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 Gleber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleber. 46% of Gleber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gleber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleber were Car Repairman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Car Repairman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gleber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Gleber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleber 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gleber. 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 263 military records available for the last name Gleber. For the veterans among your Gleber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gleber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gleber in 1965 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleber 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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