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Gleisten Family History

Gleisten 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: Leisten, Gersten, Leister, Leisen, Greisen, Geister, Geisen, Gleisner

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gleisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleisten 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gleisten. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Gleisten. For the veterans among your Gleisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleisten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Gleisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gleisten in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 1991.

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