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Gleie Family History

Gleie 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: Gleim, Lee, Gee, Leib, Leite, Glen, Klein, Lein, Greif, Kleve

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Where is the Gleie family from?

You can see how Gleie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gleie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Gleie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gleie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Gleie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleie 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gleie. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gleie. For the veterans among your Gleie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gleie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gleie in 1968 was 83, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleie 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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