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Gleichmann Family History

Gleichmann 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: Fleischmann, Deichmann, Eichmann, Teichmann, Reichmann, Lehmann

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Where is the Gleichmann family from?

You can see how Gleichmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleichmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleichmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gleichmann families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gleichmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleichmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleichmann 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 Gleichmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleichmann. 50% of Gleichmann 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Gleichmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Gleichmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleichmann 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Gleichmann. 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 437 military records available for the last name Gleichmann. For the veterans among your Gleichmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleichmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gleichmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gleichmann in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleichmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleichmann 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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