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Gleitzmann Family History

Gleitzmann 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: Heitzmann, Weitzman, Fleitman, Goetzman, Heinzmann, Heitmann

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Where is the Gleitzmann family from?

You can see how Gleitzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleitzmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleitzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gleitzmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gleitzmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gleitzmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleitzmann 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 56 census records available for the last name Gleitzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleitzmann 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gleitzmann. 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 Gleitzmann. For the veterans among your Gleitzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleitzmann lifespan?

Average Gleitzmann life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleitzmann 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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