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Gradke Family History

Gradke 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: Radke, Gramke, Grade, Drake, Brake, Grave, Gade, Rake, Grange, Grad

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Where is the Gradke family from?

You can see how Gradke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gradke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gradke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gradke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradke 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 Gradke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradke. 100% of Gradke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gradke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gradke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gradke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gradke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gradke. For the veterans among your Gradke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Gradke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gradke in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradke 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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