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Gleech Family History

Gleech 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: Gleich, Leech, Lech, Creech, Leach, Lerch, Blech, Fleece, Grech

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Where is the Gleech family from?

You can see how Gleech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleech family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleech's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gleech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleech 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 23 census records available for the last name Gleech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleech 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gleech. 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 Gleech. For the veterans among your Gleech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleech lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Gleech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gleech in 1972 was 84, and 63 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleech 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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