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Gleisen Family History

Gleisen 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: Leisen, Greisen, Geisen, Eisen, Leiser, Leinen, Leise, Reisen, Neisen

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Where is the Gleisen family from?

You can see how Gleisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gleisen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gleisen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gleisen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gleisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleisen 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 Gleisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleisen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gleisen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gleisen. For the veterans among your Gleisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleisen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Gleisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gleisen in 1989 was 95, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleisen 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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