This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gladdem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gladdem Family History

Gladdem Surname 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: Gladden, Glidden, Glade, Glander, Gladd, Gladue, Gladen, Glaude

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gladdem family from?

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

What Gladdem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gladdem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladdem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gladdem

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gladdem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Gladdem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gladdem. For the veterans among your Gladdem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gladdem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gladdem family history

Discover More

What is the average Gladdem lifespan?

Average Gladdem life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladdem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladdem 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gladdem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial