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Grader Name Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived on or near terraced terrain from a noun derivative of Middle High German grāt ‘step ridge grade’ (from Latin gradus).

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


Similar surnames: Gradert, Graser, Gradel, Trader, Graber, Rader, Brader, Graper

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Where is the Grader family from?

You can see how Grader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Grader families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grader's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grader. 27% of Grader men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grader women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grader were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grader 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Grader. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grader. For the veterans among your Grader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grader lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grader in 1955 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

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