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Gleco Family History

Gleco 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: Greco, Leo, Fleck, Golec, Gero, Glock, Glen, Lech, Gluck, Gleich

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Where is the Gleco family from?

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

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleco. 100% of Gleco men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Gleco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gleco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleco 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gleco. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gleco. For the veterans among your Gleco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleco lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Gleco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gleco in 1976 was 40, and 58 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleco 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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