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Gleichman Family History

Gleichman 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: Reichman, Weichman, Leachman, Leishman, Leichtman, Blechman, Teichman

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Where is the Gleichman family from?

You can see how Gleichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleichman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleichman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gleichman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleichman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gleichman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleichman 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 Gleichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleichman. 64% of Gleichman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gleichman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleichman were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gleichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleichman 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Gleichman. 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 199 military records available for the last name Gleichman. For the veterans among your Gleichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleichman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gleichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gleichman in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleichman 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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