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Gleon Family History

Gleon 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: Leon, Glen, Glenn, Green, Lyon, Alton, Leo, Elton, Elson, Glendon

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Where is the Gleon family from?

You can see how Gleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gleon families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gleon family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gleon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleon 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 33 census records available for the last name Gleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleon 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gleon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gleon. For the veterans among your Gleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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