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Gleistein Family History

Gleistein 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: Gerstein, Gladstein, Leisten, Einstein, Goldstein, Gallenstein

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Where is the Gleistein family from?

You can see how Gleistein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleistein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleistein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gleistein families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleistein's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gleistein families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Gleistein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleistein 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gleistein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gleistein. For the veterans among your Gleistein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleistein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gleistein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gleistein in 1962 was 66, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleistein 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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