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Gleaton Family History

Gleaton Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Cleaton. This surname is common in SC and GA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gleaton family from?

You can see how Gleaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gleaton families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleaton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gleaton families in 1911.
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What did your Gleaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleaton. 21% of Gleaton men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Gleaton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleaton were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Gleaton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gleaton. For the veterans among your Gleaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleaton lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gleaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gleaton in 1945 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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