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Gladek Family History

Gladek 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, Sladek, Glodek, Gladen, Gade, Blazek, Lade, Blades, Lasek

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Where is the Gladek family from?

You can see how Gladek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gladek families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gladek's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gladek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gladek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladek. 100% of Gladek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gladek women worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Gladek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gladek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gladek. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gladek. For the veterans among your Gladek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gladek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gladek in 1967 was 77, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladek 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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