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Gleir Family History

Gleir 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, Leib, Lear, Glen, Weir, Klein, Lein, Greif, Clear, Geier

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Where is the Gleir family from?

You can see how Gleir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gleir families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleir 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 52 census records available for the last name Gleir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleir 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gleir. 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 Gleir. For the veterans among your Gleir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleir 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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