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Gradney Family History

Gradney Surname Meaning

Probably English: unexplained. This surname is most common in TX and LA. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Gradney family from?

You can see how Gradney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gradney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gradney families in 1891.
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What did your Gradney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradney. 37% of Gradney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gradney women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gradney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Gradney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradney 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gradney. 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 209 military records available for the last name Gradney. For the veterans among your Gradney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradney lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gradney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gradney in 1947 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradney 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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