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Glesnes Family History

Glesnes 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: Gless, Lesner, Glines, Glasner, Gleaves, Pleines, Flesner, Gleisner

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Glesnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesnes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Glesnes. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Glesnes. For the veterans among your Glesnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesnes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Glesnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glesnes in 1973 was 96, and 91 in 1996.

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