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Gladwish Family History

Gladwish Surname Meaning

from Glydwish in Burwash (Sussex).

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


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Where is the Gladwish family from?

You can see how Gladwish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladwish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladwish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Gladwish families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladwish's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gladwish families in 1911.
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What did your Gladwish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gladwish. 100% of Gladwish men worked as a Police Constable and 91% of Gladwish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • News Agents Assistant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladwish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladwish 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Gladwish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Gladwish. For the veterans among your Gladwish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladwish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gladwish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gladwish in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladwish 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.

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