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Gratner Family History

Gratner 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: Grabner, Graner, Grater, Ratner, Gratzer, Garner, Bradner, Prater

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Where is the Gratner family from?

You can see how Gratner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gratner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gratner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gratner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratner 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 Gratner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gratner. 50% of Gratner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gratner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gratner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Gratner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gratner. 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 98 military records available for the last name Gratner. For the veterans among your Gratner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gratner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gratner in 1966 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratner 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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