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Gleekman Family History

Gleekman 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: Greenman, Kleeman, Gluckman, Leeman, Beekman, Sleeman, Leesman

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Where is the Gleekman family from?

You can see how Gleekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleekman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gleekman families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gleekman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleekman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gleekman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleekman 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 Gleekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleekman. 100% of Gleekman men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Gleekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Gleekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleekman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gleekman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gleekman. For the veterans among your Gleekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleekman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gleekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gleekman in 1964 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleekman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleekman 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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