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Gradilla Family History

Gradilla Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Cáceres): nickname from gradilla ‘grill’. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gradilla family from?

You can see how Gradilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gradilla families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gradilla family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gradilla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gradilla families in 1920.
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What did your Gradilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradilla. 100% of Gradilla men worked as a Labor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Gradilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradilla 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gradilla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gradilla. For the veterans among your Gradilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradilla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gradilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gradilla in 1968 was 53, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradilla 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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