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Gladley Family History

Gladley 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: Ladley, Gladney, Galley, Hadley, Bradley, Glade, Wadley, Padley

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Where is the Gladley family from?

You can see how Gladley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gladley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gladley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladley 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 Gladley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gladley. 100% of Gladley men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Gladley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Gladley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gladley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gladley. For the veterans among your Gladley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gladley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gladley in 1977 was 92, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladley 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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