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Gleerup Family History

Gleerup 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: Glerum, Greenup, Leer, Bearup, Geer, Lerum, Gleed, Geers, Leep, Fleer

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Where is the Gleerup family from?

You can see how Gleerup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleerup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleerup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gleerup families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleerup's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gleerup families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Gleerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleerup 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gleerup. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gleerup. For the veterans among your Gleerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleerup lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gleerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gleerup in 1962 was 76, and 99 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleerup 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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