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Gratias Family History

Gratias 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: Matias, Gracia, Grattan, Ghattas, Grass, Gates, Granat, Arata, Goates

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Where is the Gratias family from?

You can see how Gratias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gratias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gratias families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gratias's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gratias families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratias 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 Gratias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gratias. 45% of Gratias men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Contractor
    23%

What Gratias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Gratias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratias 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Gratias. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gratias. For the veterans among your Gratias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratias lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gratias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gratias in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratias 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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