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Gleese Family History

Gleese 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: Leese, Geese, Lees, Reese, Breese, Meese, Beese, Neese, Liese, Greene

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Where is the Gleese family from?

You can see how Gleese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleese family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gleese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gleese family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleese's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gleese families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleese 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 Gleese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleese. 67% of Gleese men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Gleese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Gleese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleese 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gleese. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gleese. For the veterans among your Gleese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleese lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gleese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gleese in 1951 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleese 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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