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Gradnigs Family History

Gradnigs 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: Grannis, Grange, Graddick, Granier, Granito, Gladis, Gravois, Ganis

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Where is the Gradnigs family from?

You can see how Gradnigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradnigs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gradnigs families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradnigs's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gradnigs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradnigs 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 Gradnigs ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gradnigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradnigs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gradnigs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gradnigs. For the veterans among your Gradnigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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