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Gleick Family History

Gleick 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: Gleich, Leick, Glick, Blick, Fleck, Glock, Ellick, Gluck, Levick

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Where is the Gleick family from?

You can see how Gleick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gleick families living in Ohio. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gleick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gleick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleick 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 Gleick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleick. 25% of Gleick men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gleick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Gleick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleick 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Gleick. 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 108 military records available for the last name Gleick. For the veterans among your Gleick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gleick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gleick in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleick 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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