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Gliese Family History

Gliese Name 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: Liese, Giese, Griese, Bliese, Giesel, Griesel, Grieve, Lies, Grise

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Where is the Gliese family from?

You can see how Gliese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gliese family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gliese's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gliese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gliese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gliese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gliese. 100% of Gliese men worked as a Painter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gliese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliese 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gliese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Gliese. For the veterans among your Gliese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Gliese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gliese in 1966 was 82, and 55 in 1996.

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