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Gradt Family History

Gradt 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: Grant, Grad, Grado, Gnadt, Grady, Graft, Bradt, Grandt, Grade, Graf

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Where is the Gradt family from?

You can see how Gradt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gradt families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gradt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gradt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradt 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 Gradt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradt. 100% of Gradt men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Gradt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradt 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Gradt. 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 266 military records available for the last name Gradt. For the veterans among your Gradt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gradt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gradt in 1967 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradt 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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