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Gliessman Family History

Gliessman 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: Glissman, Glassman, Gressman, Glicksman, Lessman, Blessman, Grassman

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Where is the Gliessman family from?

You can see how Gliessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliessman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gliessman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gliessman families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gliessman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gliessman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gliessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliessman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gliessman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gliessman. For the veterans among your Gliessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliessman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gliessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gliessman in 1965 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliessman 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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