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Gradenwitz Family History

Gradenwitz 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: Gradert, Granito, Rakowitz, Grantz, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Graden

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Where is the Gradenwitz family from?

You can see how Gradenwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradenwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gradenwitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradenwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gradenwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradenwitz 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 Gradenwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wool Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gradenwitz. 100% of Gradenwitz men worked as a Wool Merchant and 100% of Gradenwitz 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wool Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gradenwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Gradenwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradenwitz 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gradenwitz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gradenwitz. For the veterans among your Gradenwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradenwitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Gradenwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gradenwitz in 1971 was 88, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradenwitz 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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