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Gleeson Name Meaning

Irish (Munster): variant of Gleason .

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


Similar surnames: Glisson, Gilkeson, Greason, Gleason, Beeson, Sweeton, Leyton, Reason

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Where is the Gleeson family from?

You can see how Gleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gleeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Gleeson families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gleeson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gleeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleeson. 10% of Gleeson men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Gleeson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleeson were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Gleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleeson 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Gleeson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gleeson. For the veterans among your Gleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleeson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gleeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gleeson in 1949 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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