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Gradish Family History

Gradish 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: Gladish, Bradish, Kadish, Redish, Radich, Gladis, Grealish, Gradin

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Where is the Gradish family from?

You can see how Gradish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gradish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gradish family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gradish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gradish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gradish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gradish. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gradish. For the veterans among your Gradish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradish lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Gradish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gradish in 1980 was 65, and 69 in 2001.

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