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Gleeton Family History

Gleeton 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: Gleaton, Cleeton, Gleeson, Keeton, Glendon, Lenton, Leston, Leaton

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Where is the Gleeton family from?

You can see how Gleeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleeton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 64 Gleeton families living in Georgia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gleeton's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gleeton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleeton 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 Gleeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gleeton. 100% of Gleeton men worked as a Mechanic.

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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 1921

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Gleeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleeton 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gleeton. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gleeton. For the veterans among your Gleeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleeton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gleeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gleeton in 1965 was 82, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleeton 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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