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Gleises Family History

Gleises 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: Leiser, Gless, Leise, Leisen, Geiser, Geiss, Neises, Greiser, Greisen

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Where is the Gleises family from?

You can see how Gleises families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleises family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleises families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gleises family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleises's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gleises families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleises surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gleises. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleises 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gleises. 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 Gleises. For the veterans among your Gleises ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleises lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Gleises life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gleises in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleises 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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