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Gratien Family History

Gratien 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: Bratten, Graven, Gratton, Granier, Wratten, Grater, Grate, Grazier

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Where is the Gratien family from?

You can see how Gratien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gratien families living in Maine. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gratien's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gratien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratien 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 Gratien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Catching was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gratien. 100% of Gratien men worked as a Machine Catching.

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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

  • Machine Catching
    100%

What Gratien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Gratien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratien 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gratien. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gratien. For the veterans among your Gratien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gratien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gratien in 1968 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratien 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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