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Gradin Family History

Gradin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Slovenian: probably a topographic name derived from grad ‘castle’ or from archaic gradina ‘site of ancient fort’.

Galician (Gradín): habitational name from a place called Gradín in Lugo and Pontevedra provinces (in Galicia, Spain) from Latin (villam) Gratini from the Latin name Gratinus.

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


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Where is the Gradin family from?

You can see how Gradin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gradin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gradin family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gradin families in 1891.
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What did your Gradin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradin. 37% of Gradin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gradin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradin were Salesman and Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gradin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradin 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Gradin. 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 222 military records available for the last name Gradin. For the veterans among your Gradin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gradin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gradin in 1957 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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