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Gratzel Family History

Gratzel 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: Gratzer, Ratzel, Kratzer, Gratz, Gradel, Grater, Ritzel, Grate

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Where is the Gratzel family from?

You can see how Gratzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gratzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gratzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratzel 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 Gratzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Gratzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gratzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratzel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gratzel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Gratzel. For the veterans among your Gratzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratzel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gratzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gratzel in 1975 was 77, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gratzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratzel 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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