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Gladden Family History

Gladden Surname Meaning

English:: probably in most cases a shortened form of Gladwin with final -in assimilated to -en. variant of Gladding

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gladden family from?

You can see how Gladden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 139 Gladden families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gladden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gladden families in 1891.
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What did your Gladden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gladden. 24% of Gladden men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Gladden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladden were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Former Unable
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Gladden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladden 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Gladden. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gladden. For the veterans among your Gladden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladden lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gladden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gladden in 1940 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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