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Gradington Family History

Gradington 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: Headington, Brasington, Redington, Ludington, Arlington, Weddington

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Where is the Gradington family from?

You can see how Gradington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gradington families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradington's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gradington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradington 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 Gradington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradington. 100% of Gradington men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gradington women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gradington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Gradington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradington 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gradington. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gradington. For the veterans among your Gradington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gradington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gradington in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradington 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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