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Gradley Family History

Gradley Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Gredley; see Gridley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gradley family from?

You can see how Gradley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gradley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Gradley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gradley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gradley families in 1891.
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What did your Gradley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gradley. 100% of Gradley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gradley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gradley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradley 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gradley. 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 126 military records available for the last name Gradley. For the veterans among your Gradley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gradley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gradley in 1968 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradley 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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