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Gleadon Family History

Gleadon 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: Glendon, Gleason, Gleaton, Greason, Leaton, Gladson, Leddon, Gladin

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Where is the Gleadon family from?

You can see how Gleadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleadon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleadon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gleadon families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gleadon's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gleadon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Gleadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleadon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gleadon. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gleadon. For the veterans among your Gleadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleadon lifespan?

Average Gleadon life expectancy in 1988 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleadon 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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