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Gratchen Family History

Gratchen 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: Graichen, Bratcher, Patchen, Gatchel, Trathen, Bracken, Rachel

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Where is the Gratchen family from?

You can see how Gratchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gratchen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratchen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gratchen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gratchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratchen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gratchen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gratchen. For the veterans among your Gratchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratchen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gratchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gratchen in 1973 was 30, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratchen 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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