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Gleissner Family History

Gleissner Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a hypocrite Middle High German glīsenære.

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


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Where is the Gleissner family from?

You can see how Gleissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleissner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gleissner family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleissner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gleissner families in 1911.
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What did your Gleissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleissner. 34% of Gleissner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gleissner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleissner were Farmer and Typing.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Typing
    50%

What Gleissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Gleissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleissner 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Gleissner. 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 Gleissner. For the veterans among your Gleissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleissner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Gleissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gleissner in 1949 was 35, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleissner 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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