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Gradwohl Name Meaning

German: variant of Grathwohl . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Gradwell, Gradel, Grassl, Grathwohl, Grohs, Brohl, Grahn, Graw

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Where is the Gradwohl family from?

You can see how Gradwohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradwohl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gradwohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gradwohl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradwohl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gradwohl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradwohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradwohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradwohl. 40% of Gradwohl men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Gradwohl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradwohl were Farmer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gradwohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradwohl 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Gradwohl. 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 753 military records available for the last name Gradwohl. For the veterans among your Gradwohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradwohl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gradwohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gradwohl in 1954 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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