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Gradell Family History

Gradell Surname 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: Gradel, Gradwell, Radell, Gravell, Fradella, Gravely, Gradert, Adell

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Where is the Gradell family from?

You can see how Gradell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gradell families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gradell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gradell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradell 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 Gradell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradell. 100% of Gradell women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gradell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gradell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gradell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Gradell. For the veterans among your Gradell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradell lifespan?

Average Gradell life expectancy in 1994 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradell 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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