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Gleisser Family History

Gleisser 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: Gleissner, Gleisner, Geisser, Gleicher, Weisser, Leiser, Lesser

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Where is the Gleisser family from?

You can see how Gleisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleisser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gleisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gleisser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleisser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gleisser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleisser 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 41 census records available for the last name Gleisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleisser 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gleisser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gleisser. For the veterans among your Gleisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleisser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gleisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gleisser in 1974 was 87, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleisser 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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