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Gleeson Family History

Gleeson Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): variant of Gleason.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gleeson family from?

You can see how Gleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 352 Gleeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gleeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gleeson families in 1891.
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What did your Gleeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gleeson. 25% of Gleeson men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Gleeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleeson were Incapacitated and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Gleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleeson 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Gleeson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gleeson. For the veterans among your Gleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleeson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gleeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gleeson in 1949 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleeson 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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