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Gratas Family History

Gratas 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: Grass, Gates, Granat, Arata, Goates, Prata, Grapes, Matas, Gratz

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Where is the Gratas family from?

You can see how Gratas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gratas families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gratas families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratas's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gratas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gratas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gratas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gratas. For the veterans among your Gratas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gratas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gratas in 1973 was 75, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratas 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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