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Gleffe Family History

Gleffe 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: Geffen, Gleave, Leffel, Leffew, Greff, Geffre, Leff, Cliffe, Goffe

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Where is the Gleffe family from?

You can see how Gleffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gleffe families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gleffe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gleffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleffe 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 Gleffe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Gleffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleffe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gleffe. 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 118 military records available for the last name Gleffe. For the veterans among your Gleffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gleffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gleffe in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleffe 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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