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Gladey Family History

Gladey Name 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: Glade, Gladen, Gladney, Gade, Lade, Blades, Glaser, Lady, Bladen

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Where is the Gladey family from?

You can see how Gladey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gladey families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gladey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gladey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gladey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gladey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Gladey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gladey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Gladey. For the veterans among your Gladey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gladey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gladey in 1968 was 74, and 47 in 2001.

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