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Gleadhill Family History

Gleadhill Surname Meaning

see Gledhill.

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


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Where is the Gleadhill family from?

You can see how Gleadhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleadhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gleadhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Gleadhill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gleadhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gleadhill families in 1891.
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What did your Gleadhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gleadhill. 100% of Gleadhill men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Gleadhill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

What Gleadhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gleadhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleadhill 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gleadhill. 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 122 military records available for the last name Gleadhill. For the veterans among your Gleadhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleadhill lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Gleadhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gleadhill in 1996 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleadhill 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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