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Gladys Family History

Gladys Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Gładysz (see Gladysz). Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Gladiš; see Gladis

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


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Where is the Gladys family from?

You can see how Gladys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gladys families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gladys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gladys families in 1891.
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What did your Gladys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gladys. 96% of Gladys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gladys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladys 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 Gladys. 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 532 military records available for the last name Gladys. For the veterans among your Gladys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladys lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gladys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gladys in 1942 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladys 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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