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Gleitsmann Family History

Gleitsmann 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: Glissman, Weissmann, Fleitman, Heitmann, Weismann, Heitzmann, Leitman

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Where is the Gleitsmann family from?

You can see how Gleitsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleitsmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleitsmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gleitsmann families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleitsmann's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gleitsmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gleitsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleitsmann 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gleitsmann. 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 379 military records available for the last name Gleitsmann. For the veterans among your Gleitsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleitsmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gleitsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gleitsmann in 1969 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleitsmann 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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