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Gleadill Family History

Gleadill 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: Gledhill, Gladhill, Gladish, Madill, Gladin, Gladwell, Gladis

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Where is the Gleadill family from?

You can see how Gleadill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleadill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gleadill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gleadill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gleadill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleadill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gleadill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleadill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gleadill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gleadill. For the veterans among your Gleadill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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