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Gledden Family History

Gledden Surname Meaning

see Gleaden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gledden family from?

You can see how Gledden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gledden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gledden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gledden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gledden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gledden families in 1891.
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What did your Gledden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gledden. 100% of Gledden 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 Gledden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gledden 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Gledden. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gledden. For the veterans among your Gledden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gledden lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Gledden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gledden in 2003 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gledden 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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