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Gladston Family History

Gladston Name Meaning

see Gladstone .

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


Similar surnames: Gladstone, Gladson, Gaston, Glasson, Pladson, Glawson, Gadson

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Where is the Gladston family from?

You can see how Gladston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gladston family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gladston's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gladston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gladston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladston. 50% of Gladston men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gladston women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladston 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gladston. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gladston. For the veterans among your Gladston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gladston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gladston in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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