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Gladwyn Family History

Gladwyn Name Meaning

see Gladwin .

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


Similar surnames: Gladwin, Gladson, Goldwyn, Gladin, Gladys, Goodwyn, Gladden, Gladen

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Where is the Gladwyn family from?

You can see how Gladwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gladwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Gladwyn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladwyn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gladwyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladwyn 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 Gladwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gladwyn. 50% of Gladwyn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 76% of Gladwyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladwyn were Steel Works General Labourer and House Wife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Steel Works General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Shopkeeper
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • House Wife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladwyn 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gladwyn. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gladwyn. For the veterans among your Gladwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladwyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Gladwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gladwyn in 1973 was 76, and 69 in 1991.

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