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Glessn Family History

Glessn 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, Glass, Glen, Gress, Glasson, Guess, Gess, Gloss, Pless, Giesen

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Glessn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glessn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glessn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glessn. For the veterans among your Glessn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glessn lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Glessn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Glessn in 1995 was 11, and 75 in 1999.

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