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Gleitsman Family History

Gleitsman 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: Glissman, Fleitman, Leitman, Leiman, Reitman, Lisman, Kleiman

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Where is the Gleitsman family from?

You can see how Gleitsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleitsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleitsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gleitsman families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gleitsman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gleitsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleitsman 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 Gleitsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gleitsman. 100% of Gleitsman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gleitsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Gleitsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleitsman 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gleitsman. 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 139 military records available for the last name Gleitsman. For the veterans among your Gleitsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleitsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gleitsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gleitsman in 1965 was 98, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleitsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleitsman 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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