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Glesin Family History

Glesin 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: Lewin, Glen, Levin, Klein, Lein, Glavin, Plein, Gleim, Genin, Guerin

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Where is the Glesin family from?

You can see how Glesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Glesin families living in South Carolina. This was about 90% of all the recorded Glesin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Glesin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Glesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Glesin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Glesin. For the veterans among your Glesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Glesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glesin in 1974 was 86, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesin 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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