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Glesky Family History

Glesky 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: Lesky, Olesky, Lasky, Klosky, Oglesby, Gless, Lesko, Leske, Lusky

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Where is the Glesky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesky 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 Glesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glesky. 100% of Glesky women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Glesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Glesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesky 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 Glesky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Glesky. For the veterans among your Glesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Glesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glesky in 1979 was 64, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesky 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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