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Gleneski Family History

Gleneski 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: Lenski, Glinski, Olenski, Galinski, Ulanski, Plonski, Glomski

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Where is the Gleneski family from?

You can see how Gleneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleneski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gleneski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gleneski family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleneski's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gleneski families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gleneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleneski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gleneski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gleneski. For the veterans among your Gleneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleneski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gleneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gleneski in 1962 was 51, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleneski 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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