Gladish History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Gladish is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the Old English personal name Clad.

Early Origins of the Gladish family

The surname Gladish was first found in Essex where they held a family seat. From their early beginnings, for the next few centuries, the family name also acquired other estates or manors as branches established themselves throughout England. The major conflicts of the eras, such as the War of the Roses, the English Reformation, and the English Civil War sometimes found them to be in opposing camps, with conflicting interests.

Early History of the Gladish family

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Gladish Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Gladish has been spelled many different ways, including Cladish, Claddish, Cleydiche, Claydiche, Claydyche, Gladyche, Gladish and many more.

Early Notables of the Gladish family

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Gladish migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Gladishs to arrive in North America:

Gladish Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Stephen Gladish, who settled in America in 1881
John Gladish, who arrived in Ohio in 1882