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Gratzer Family History

Gratzer Surname Meaning

German:: (also Grätzer): habitational name for someone from a place called Gratz or Grätz (see Gratz).

(Grätzer): variant of Kretzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gratzer family from?

You can see how Gratzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gratzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gratzer families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratzer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gratzer families in 1891.
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What did your Gratzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Gratzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratzer 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Gratzer. 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 433 military records available for the last name Gratzer. For the veterans among your Gratzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gratzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gratzer in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratzer 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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