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Gladdin Family History

Gladdin 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: Gladin, Gladwin, Gladden, Gladding, Landin, Glavin, Glidden, Gladson

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Where is the Gladdin family from?

You can see how Gladdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gladdin family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gladdin's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gladdin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladdin 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 Gladdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladdin. 53% of Gladdin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gladdin women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladdin were Farm Laborer and Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Gladdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladdin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gladdin. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gladdin. For the veterans among your Gladdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladdin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gladdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gladdin in 1965 was 61, and 64 in 2003.

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