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Gleis Family History

Gleis 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, Geis, Gless, Leis, Greis, Kleis, Reis, Lewis, Giles, Lees

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Where is the Gleis family from?

You can see how Gleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gleis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gleis families living in Shropshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gleis's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gleis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleis 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 Gleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleis. 50% of Gleis men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gleis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Gleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleis 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gleis. 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 373 military records available for the last name Gleis. For the veterans among your Gleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gleis in 1962 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleis 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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