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Gleisch Family History

Gleisch 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: Gleich, Fleisch, Letsch, Pletsch, Reisch, Lersch, Eisch, Flesch

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Where is the Gleisch family from?

You can see how Gleisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleisch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gleisch families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gleisch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gleisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleisch 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 73 census records available for the last name Gleisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleisch 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gleisch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gleisch. For the veterans among your Gleisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleisch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Gleisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gleisch in 1976 was 70, and 80 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleisch 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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