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Gleisner Name Meaning

German: variant of Gleissner .

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


Similar surnames: Glessner, Geisser, Lesner, Gesner, Flesner, Glassner, Gessner

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Where is the Gleisner family from?

You can see how Gleisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleisner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gleisner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gleisner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gleisner families in 1891.
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What did your Gleisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleisner. 20% of Gleisner men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Gleisner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleisner were Painter and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gleisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleisner 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Gleisner. 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 667 military records available for the last name Gleisner. For the veterans among your Gleisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleisner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gleisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gleisner in 1947 was 64, and 10 in 2004.

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