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Gladdys Family History

Gladdys 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: Gladys, Gladis, Graddy, Gladysz, Gladd, Gaddis, Gaddy, Gladden, Glass

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Where is the Gladdys family from?

You can see how Gladdys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladdys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gladdys family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gladdys's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gladdys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gladdys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladdys 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gladdys. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gladdys. For the veterans among your Gladdys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladdys lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gladdys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gladdys in 1974 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladdys 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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