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Gratis Family History

Gratis 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, Goates, Rais, Matis, Artis, Grapes, Travis, Stratis

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Where is the Gratis family from?

You can see how Gratis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gratis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gratis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gratis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratis 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 Gratis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gratis. 50% of Gratis men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Gratis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Gratis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratis 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gratis. 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 838 military records available for the last name Gratis. For the veterans among your Gratis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gratis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gratis in 1972 was 63, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gratis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratis 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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