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Glesan Family History

Glesan 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: Glisan, Glen, Goeman, Goleman, Ganesan, Gean, Kleban, Lean, Gleba

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Where is the Glesan family from?

You can see how Glesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glesan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glesan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glesan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Glesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glesan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Glesan. For the veterans among your Glesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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