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Graten Family History

Graten 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: Graven, Grater, Grate, Graden, Graben, Green, Gates, Grave, Raven

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Where is the Graten family from?

You can see how Graten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Graten families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Graten's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Graten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graten 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 Graten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Plice Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graten. 100% of Graten men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Graten women worked as a Plice Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Plice Work
    100%

What Graten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Graten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graten 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Graten. 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 97 military records available for the last name Graten. For the veterans among your Graten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Graten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Graten in 1963 was 51, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graten 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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