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Glesener Family History

Glesener 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: Glessner, Greener, Flessner, Leshner, Lesner, Gieseler, Glossner

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Where is the Glesener family from?

You can see how Glesener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glesener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Glesener family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Glesener's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Glesener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesener 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 449 census records available for the last name Glesener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesener 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Glesener. 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 258 military records available for the last name Glesener. For the veterans among your Glesener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glesener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glesener in 1965 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesener 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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