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Gledrie Family History

Gledrie 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: Geddie, Glennie, Gerrie, George, Guthrie, Erie, Leslie, Goede, Glade

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Where is the Gledrie family from?

You can see how Gledrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gledrie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gledrie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gledrie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gledrie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gledrie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gledrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gledrie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gledrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gledrie. For the veterans among your Gledrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gledrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gledrie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gledrie

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