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Glieve Family History

Glieve 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: Grieve, Giove, Kleve, Clive, Cleve, Liese, Gleave, Glave, Olive

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Where is the Glieve family from?

You can see how Glieve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glieve family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glieve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glieve family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glieve's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Glieve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glieve 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 49 census records available for the last name Glieve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glieve 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 Glieve. 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 6 military records available for the last name Glieve. For the veterans among your Glieve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glieve lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Glieve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glieve in 1973 was 62, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glieve 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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