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Gradet Family History

Gradet 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, Grader, Gradel, Graden, Grade, Grant, Grave, Granat, Gade

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Where is the Gradet family from?

You can see how Gradet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gradet families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Gradet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gradet families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gradet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradet 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gradet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gradet. For the veterans among your Gradet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradet lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Gradet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gradet in 1983 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradet 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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