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Gradis Family History

Gradis 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: Gladis, Gradin, Grass, Rais, Grad, Rodis, Paradis, Radi, Grado

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Where is the Gradis family from?

You can see how Gradis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gradis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gradis family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradis's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gradis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradis 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 Gradis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Gradis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradis 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Gradis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gradis. For the veterans among your Gradis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gradis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gradis in 1970 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradis 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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