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Gleiser Family History

Gleiser 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: Leiser, Geiser, Greiser, Gleisner, Kleiser, Leiner, Speiser, Peiser

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Where is the Gleiser family from?

You can see how Gleiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gleiser families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleiser's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gleiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleiser 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 Gleiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleiser. 34% of Gleiser men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Gleiser women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleiser were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gleiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleiser 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Gleiser. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gleiser. For the veterans among your Gleiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleiser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gleiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gleiser in 1960 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleiser 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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