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Gradle Family History

Gradle 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: Radle, Grable, Bradle, Grade, Gale, Beadle, Grave, Gade, Grindle

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Where is the Gradle family from?

You can see how Gradle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gradle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gradle families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gradle's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gradle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradle 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 Gradle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradle. 34% of Gradle men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Gradle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Gradle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradle 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Gradle. 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 204 military records available for the last name Gradle. For the veterans among your Gradle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gradle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gradle in 1966 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradle 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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