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Gleekel Family History

Gleekel 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: Bleeker, Leeke, Goeckel, Cleek, Giesel, Kenkel, Leake, Gockel

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Where is the Gleekel family from?

You can see how Gleekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleekel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleekel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gleekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gleekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleekel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gleekel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gleekel. For the veterans among your Gleekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleekel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gleekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gleekel in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleekel 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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