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Gleadow Family History

Gleadow Surname Meaning

from Gledhow (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gleadow family from?

You can see how Gleadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleadow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gleadow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Gleadow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gleadow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gleadow families in 1891.
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What did your Gleadow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gleadow. 87% of Gleadow 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gleadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleadow 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Gleadow. 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 145 military records available for the last name Gleadow. For the veterans among your Gleadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleadow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Gleadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gleadow in 1961 was 56, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleadow 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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