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Grattidge Family History

Grattidge Surname Meaning

see Grattage.

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


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Where is the Grattidge family from?

You can see how Grattidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grattidge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grattidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Grattidge families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grattidge's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grattidge families in 1891.
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What did your Grattidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engine Fitter (retd) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grattidge. 50% of Grattidge men worked as an Engine Fitter (retd) and 87% of Grattidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grattidge were Foreman Fitter Heavy Engineering and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engine Fitter (retd)
    50%
  • Foreman Fitter Heavy Engineering
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grattidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grattidge 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 82,000 immigration records available for the last name Grattidge. 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 96 military records available for the last name Grattidge. For the veterans among your Grattidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grattidge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grattidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grattidge in 1964 was 66, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grattidge 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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