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Gleit Family History

Gleit 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: Gleim, Geist, Leib, Fleet, Leite, Glen, Klein, Lein, Greif, Flett

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Where is the Gleit family from?

You can see how Gleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gleit families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gleit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleit 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 Gleit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleit. 100% of Gleit men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

What Gleit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleit 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gleit. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gleit. For the veterans among your Gleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gleit in 1971 was 68, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleit 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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