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Gleimer Family History

Gleimer 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: Leimer, Geimer, Klemmer, Leiner, Gleicher, Kleiber, Geier, Leiser

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Where is the Gleimer family from?

You can see how Gleimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gleimer families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gleimer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gleimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleimer 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 61 census records available for the last name Gleimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleimer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gleimer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gleimer. For the veterans among your Gleimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleimer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gleimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gleimer in 1974 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleimer 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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