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Gladdney Family History

Gladdney 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: Gladney, Gladden, Gradney, Radney, Adney, Lardner, Gaffney, Blakeney

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Where is the Gladdney family from?

You can see how Gladdney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladdney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gladdney family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladdney's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gladdney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladdney 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 8 census records available for the last name Gladdney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladdney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gladdney. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gladdney. For the veterans among your Gladdney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladdney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gladdney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gladdney in 1974 was 94, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladdney 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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