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Gleichen Family History

Gleichen 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: Gleicher, Eichen, Gleich, Bleicher, Leicher, Graichen, Steichen

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Where is the Gleichen family from?

You can see how Gleichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleichen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleichen families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gleichen family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleichen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gleichen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gleichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleichen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gleichen. 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 190 military records available for the last name Gleichen. For the veterans among your Gleichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleichen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Gleichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gleichen in 1963 was 87, and 68 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleichen 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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