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Gleigh Family History

Gleigh 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: Leigh, Sleigh, Gleich, Bleigh, Bligh, Gleim, Sleight, Leith, Raleigh

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Where is the Gleigh family from?

You can see how Gleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gleigh families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gleigh family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleigh's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Gleigh families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleigh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gleigh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gleigh. For the veterans among your Gleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleigh lifespan?

Average Gleigh life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleigh 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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