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Gradhandt Family History

Gradhandt 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: Pradhan, Grandt, Radant, Grant, Granat, Gahan, Garland, Grahn, Galant

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Where is the Gradhandt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradhandt 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 Gradhandt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gradhandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gradhandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradhandt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gradhandt. 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 Gradhandt. For the veterans among your Gradhandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradhandt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Gradhandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gradhandt in 1975 was 86, and 65 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradhandt 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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