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Gladfetter Family History

Gladfetter 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: Gladfelter, Glastetter, Glatfelter, Glatter, Ledbetter, Clodfelter

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Where is the Gladfetter family from?

You can see how Gladfetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladfetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladfetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gladfetter families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gladfetter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gladfetter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gladfetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladfetter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gladfetter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gladfetter. For the veterans among your Gladfetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladfetter lifespan?

Average Gladfetter life expectancy in 2000 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladfetter 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.

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