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Gradon Family History

Gradon Surname Meaning

see Graden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gradon family from?

You can see how Gradon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gradon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gradon families living in Northumberland. This was about 16% of all the recorded Gradon's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gradon families in 1891.
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What did your Gradon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gradon. 89% of Gradon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gradon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradon 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gradon. 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 Gradon. For the veterans among your Gradon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Gradon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gradon in 1972 was 81, and 99 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradon 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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