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Gleton Family History

Gleton 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: Gleaton, Alton, Alston, Leon, Elton, Luton, Gayton, Elston, Keeton

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Where is the Gleton family from?

You can see how Gleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gleton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Gleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gleton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gleton. For the veterans among your Gleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gleton in 1965 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleton 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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