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Gleye Family History

Gleye 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: Gueye, Lee, Lye, Gee, Ley, Glen, Kley, Iley, Geyer, Kleve

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Where is the Gleye family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleye 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 Gleye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleye. 100% of Gleye men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Gleye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gleye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleye 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gleye. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gleye. For the veterans among your Gleye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleye lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Gleye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gleye in 1957 was 43, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleye 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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