Glei Family History

Glei 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: Glen, Lei, Gleim, Glew, Li, Wei, Gale, Lee, Giles, Leo

630	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
38	Military Records
32	Immigration Records
187	Census and Voter Lists
212	Member Trees

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Where is the Glei family from?

You can see how Glei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Glei family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glei families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glei 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 Glei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glei.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Carpenter

50%

What Glei family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 187 census records available for the last name Glei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glei census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Glei. 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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Military Records

There are 38 military records available for the last name Glei. For the veterans among your Glei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Glei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glei in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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Glei Surname Meaning

Where is the Glei family from?

What did your Glei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glei.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

50%

Carpenter

50%

What Glei family records will you find?

What is the average Glei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Glei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glei in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

Glei Family History

Glei Surname Meaning

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Where is the Glei family from?

What did your Glei ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Glei lifespan?

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Glei Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Glei

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Glei family from?

What did your Glei ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Glei family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Glei family history

What is the average Glei lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Glei family tree

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