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Gradess Family History

Gradess Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grass, Granese, Grapes, Gradert, Gress, Grader, Gradel, Graves

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Where is the Gradess family from?

You can see how Gradess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gradess families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gradess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradess. 100% of Gradess men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gradess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradess 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gradess. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gradess. For the veterans among your Gradess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gradess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gradess in 1966 was 86, and 92 in 2001.

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