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Graddis Family History

Graddis 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: Gaddis, Graddick, Brandis, Grandin, Gladis, Gravois, Graddy, Grannis

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Where is the Graddis family from?

You can see how Graddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graddis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graddis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Graddis families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Graddis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Graddis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graddis 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 31 census records available for the last name Graddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graddis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Graddis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Graddis. For the veterans among your Graddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graddis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Graddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Graddis in 1973 was 69, and 70 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graddis 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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