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Gladowski Family History

Gladowski 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: Gradowski, Glodowski, Gladkowski, Sadowski, Grabowski, Glogowski

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Where is the Gladowski family from?

You can see how Gladowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gladowski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gladowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gladowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladowski 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 Gladowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladowski. 43% of Gladowski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gladowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladowski were Grinder and Inspector.

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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
    43%
  • Loader
    29%
  • Grinder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%

What Gladowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Gladowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladowski 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gladowski. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gladowski. For the veterans among your Gladowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladowski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gladowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gladowski in 1973 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gladowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladowski 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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