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Gratiot Family History

Gratiot 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: Gratton, Gravitt, Grant, Granat, Bratt, Bratton, Gritton, Grado

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Where is the Gratiot family from?

You can see how Gratiot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratiot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gratiot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gratiot families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gratiot's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gratiot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratiot 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 Gratiot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gratiot. 43% of Gratiot men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gratiot women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gratiot were Miner and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Partner
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Gratiot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Gratiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratiot 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Gratiot. 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 292 military records available for the last name Gratiot. For the veterans among your Gratiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratiot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gratiot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gratiot in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratiot 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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