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Gradham Family History

Gradham 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: Bradham, Graham, Pradhan, Grantham, Branham, Braham, Graffam, Gresham

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Where is the Gradham family from?

You can see how Gradham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gradham families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gradham family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gradham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradham 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 Gradham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gradham. 100% of Gradham 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gradham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gradham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradham 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gradham. 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 Gradham. For the veterans among your Gradham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradham lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Gradham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gradham in 1976 was 66, and 84 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradham 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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