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Gratian Family History

Gratian 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: Grattan, Gratton, Ratigan, Gracia, Grannan, Rattan, Graziano

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Where is the Gratian family from?

You can see how Gratian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gratian families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gratian's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gratian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratian 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 Gratian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Companion Help was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gratian. 100% of Gratian women worked as a Companion Help.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Companion Help
    100%

What Gratian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Gratian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratian 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gratian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gratian. For the veterans among your Gratian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gratian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gratian in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratian 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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