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Gladston Family History

Gladston Surname Meaning

see Gladstone.

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


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Where is the Gladston family from?

You can see how Gladston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Gladston families living in Northumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gladston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gladston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gladston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gladston. 100% of Gladston women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladston 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gladston. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gladston. For the veterans among your Gladston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gladston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gladston in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladston 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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