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Gloden Family History

Gloden Surname Meaning

German (Glöden): variant of Glod. North German: probably a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith.

It is derived from Middle Low German glode ‘iron tongs’.

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


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Where is the Gloden family from?

You can see how Gloden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Gloden families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gloden families in 1911.
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What did your Gloden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gloden. 50% of Gloden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gloden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gloden were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gloden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloden 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Gloden. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gloden. For the veterans among your Gloden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gloden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gloden in 1963 was 80, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloden 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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