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Gladfelder Family History

Gladfelder 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: Gladfelter, Glatfelter, Goldfeder, Clodfelter, Lavender, Gelder

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Where is the Gladfelder family from?

You can see how Gladfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gladfelder families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladfelder's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gladfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladfelder 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 Gladfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gladfelder. 34% of Gladfelder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

What Gladfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Gladfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladfelder 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gladfelder. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gladfelder. For the veterans among your Gladfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladfelder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gladfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gladfelder in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladfelder 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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