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Gratten Family History

Gratten Surname Meaning

from Gratton in Alwington or Gratton in High Bray (both Devon). see Gratton. see Grattan.

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


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You can see how Gratten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gratten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gratten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gratten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gratten families in 1891.
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What did your Gratten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gratten. 100% of Gratten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gratten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratten 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gratten. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gratten. For the veterans among your Gratten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gratten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gratten in 1968 was 79, and 26 in 2004.

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