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Gladdish Family History

Gladdish Surname Meaning

see Gladwish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gladdish family from?

You can see how Gladdish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladdish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladdish families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Gladdish families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gladdish's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gladdish families in 1891.
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What did your Gladdish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gladdish. 34% of Gladdish men worked as a Retired and 85% of Gladdish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladdish were Gas Fitter and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Labourer (heavy Worker)
    34%
  • Gas Fitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladdish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladdish 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gladdish. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Gladdish. For the veterans among your Gladdish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladdish lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gladdish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gladdish in 1949 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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