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Gradner Family History

Gradner 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: Bradner, Grabner, Graner, Grader, Radner, Gradney, Garner, Radney

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Where is the Gradner family from?

You can see how Gradner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gradner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gradner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gradner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradner 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 Gradner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradner. 36% of Gradner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gradner women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradner were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    34%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

What Gradner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Gradner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradner 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Gradner. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gradner. For the veterans among your Gradner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gradner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gradner in 1967 was 64, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradner 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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