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Gladu Family History

Gladu Surname Meaning

French: probably a variant of Glandus a nickname from Old French glandus ‘acorn’. The surname Gladu is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Gladu family from?

You can see how Gladu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 217 Gladu families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gladu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gladu families in 1911.
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What did your Gladu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladu. 20% of Gladu men worked as a Truck Driver and 17% of Gladu women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladu were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gladu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladu 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Gladu. 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 645 military records available for the last name Gladu. For the veterans among your Gladu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladu lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gladu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gladu in 1956 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladu 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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