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Gladde Family History

Gladde 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: Glade, Gladd, Gladue, Gladden, Glaude, Garde, Gade, Lande, Lade

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Where is the Gladde family from?

You can see how Gladde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gladde family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gladde's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gladde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladde 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 80 census records available for the last name Gladde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladde 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gladde. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gladde. For the veterans among your Gladde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladde lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gladde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gladde in 1973 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladde 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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