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Gloady Family History

Gloady 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: Goody, Broady, Lady, Glade, Glod, Glad, Grody, Gowdy, Grady, Gloede

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Where is the Gloady family from?

You can see how Gloady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloady family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gloady families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gloady families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloady's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gloady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloady 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 Gloady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloady. 100% of Gloady women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gloady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloady 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gloady. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gloady. For the veterans among your Gloady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloady lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Gloady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gloady in 1991 was 69, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloady 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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