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Gladin Family History

Gladin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gladden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gladin family from?

You can see how Gladin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gladin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gladin family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gladin's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Gladin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gladin 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 Gladin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gladin. 32% of Gladin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gladin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gladin were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Gladin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gladin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladin 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Gladin. 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 385 military records available for the last name Gladin. For the veterans among your Gladin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gladin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gladin in 1960 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gladin 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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