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Gleixner Family History

Gleixner 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: Gleisner, Leiner, Gleicher, Leitner, Greiner, Leisner, Geitner

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Where is the Gleixner family from?

You can see how Gleixner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleixner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gleixner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gleixner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gleixner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleixner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gleixner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleixner. 67% of Gleixner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gleixner women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Gleixner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Gleixner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleixner 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gleixner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gleixner. For the veterans among your Gleixner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleixner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gleixner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gleixner in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gleixner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleixner 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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