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Gladie Family History

Gladie 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, Gladin, Gladis, Gladue, Gade, Geddie, Abadie, Lade, Gladish

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Where is the Gladie family from?

You can see how Gladie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Gladie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Gladie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gladie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladie 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 151 census records available for the last name Gladie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gladie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gladie. For the veterans among your Gladie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladie lifespan?

Average Gladie life expectancy in 1997 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladie 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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