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Grattage Family History

Grattage Surname Meaning

from Gratwich (Staffs) which is recorded as Crotewich (sic) in 1086 Grotewic in 1176 and Gretewyz in 1236. The place-name derives from Old English *grēote ‘gravelly place’ + wīc ‘specialized or outlying farm dairy farm’.

The final element is occasionally recorded as -wick but mostly -wich weakened to -age and -idge in the 17th century.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grattage family from?

You can see how Grattage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grattage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grattage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Grattage families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grattage's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grattage families in 1891.
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What did your Grattage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grattage. 100% of Grattage men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Grattage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Grattage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grattage 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grattage. 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 123 military records available for the last name Grattage. For the veterans among your Grattage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grattage lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Grattage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grattage in 1970 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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