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Gleig Family History

Gleig Surname Meaning

see Glegg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gleig family from?

You can see how Gleig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gleig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gleig families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gleig's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gleig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleig 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 Gleig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gleig. 59% of Gleig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Gleig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleig 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Gleig. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gleig. For the veterans among your Gleig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleig lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Gleig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gleig in 1996 was 82, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleig 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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