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Glees Family History

Glees 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: Lees, Gless, Gleed, Flees, Klees, Blees, Green, Lee, Giles, Cleek

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Where is the Glees family from?

You can see how Glees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Glees families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glees's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glees families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glees 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 Glees ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Glees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glees 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Glees. 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 65 military records available for the last name Glees. For the veterans among your Glees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glees lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Glees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glees in 1967 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glees 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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