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Gradel Family History

Gradel Surname Meaning

German:: (also Grädel): variant of Grad. in Bavaria and Austria from a pet form of the personal name Pankratz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gradel family from?

You can see how Gradel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gradel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gradel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gradel families in 1891.
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What did your Gradel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gradel. 100% of Gradel men worked as a Hotel Manager and 100% of Gradel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gradel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gradel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradel 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Gradel. 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 673 military records available for the last name Gradel. For the veterans among your Gradel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gradel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gradel in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradel 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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