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Gleiman Family History

Gleiman 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: Leiman, Kleiman, Pleiman, Geiman, Greiman, Sleiman, German, Goeman

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Where is the Gleiman family from?

You can see how Gleiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleiman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gleiman families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gleiman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gleiman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleiman 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 53 census records available for the last name Gleiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleiman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gleiman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gleiman. For the veterans among your Gleiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleiman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gleiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gleiman in 1965 was 59, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleiman 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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