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Gleadell Family History

Gleadell Surname Meaning

see Gledhill.

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


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Where is the Gleadell family from?

You can see how Gleadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleadell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Gleadell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gleadell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gleadell families in 1891.
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What did your Gleadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gleadell. 89% of Gleadell 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
    89%
  • Chartered Masseuse
    12%

What Gleadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleadell 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Gleadell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gleadell. For the veterans among your Gleadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleadell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Gleadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gleadell in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleadell 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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