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Gleichenhaus Family History

Gleichenhaus 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: Eichenlaub, Eichenbaum, Gleicher, Steinhaus, Reichenbach, Gildehaus

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Where is the Gleichenhaus family from?

You can see how Gleichenhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleichenhaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gleichenhaus families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gleichenhaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleichenhaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleichenhaus 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 Gleichenhaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Gleichenhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleichenhaus 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Gleichenhaus. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gleichenhaus. For the veterans among your Gleichenhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleichenhaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gleichenhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gleichenhaus in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleichenhaus 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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