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Gladback Family History

Gladback 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: Gladbach, Slayback, Graddick, Radack, Goldbeck, Goldbach, Laack

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Where is the Gladback family from?

You can see how Gladback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gladback families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladback's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gladback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladback 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 172 census records available for the last name Gladback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladback 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gladback. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gladback. For the veterans among your Gladback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladback lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Gladback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gladback in 1953 was 68, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladback 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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