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Gradl Family History

Gradl 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: Grad, Grado, Grady, Gradel, Grall, Grahl, Grade, Radl, Graul, Gall

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Where is the Gradl family from?

You can see how Gradl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gradl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gradl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gradl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradl 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 Gradl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradl. 20% of Gradl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gradl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradl were Superintendent and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Cabinet Maker
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Superintendent
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gradl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Gradl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradl 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Gradl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gradl. For the veterans among your Gradl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gradl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gradl in 1962 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gradl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradl 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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