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Gratkins Family History

Gratkins 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: Rankins, Watkins, Atkins, Matkins, Brackins, Gaskins, Gatlin, Hawkins

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Where is the Gratkins family from?

You can see how Gratkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gratkins family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratkins's in USA. California had the highest population of Gratkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gratkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratkins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gratkins. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gratkins. For the veterans among your Gratkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratkins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Gratkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gratkins in 1972 was 76, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratkins 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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