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Gladman Family History

Gladman Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Middlesex): from the Middle English personal name Gladman Old English Glædmann. See Glad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gladman family from?

You can see how Gladman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 239 Gladman families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gladman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gladman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladman 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 Gladman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gladman. 13% of Gladman men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Gladman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladman were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Carpenter joiner
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gladman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gladman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gladman. For the veterans among your Gladman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gladman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gladman in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladman 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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