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Gradison Family History

Gradison 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: Grandison, Gladson, Raison, Madison, Gadson, Gradin, Grayson

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Where is the Gradison family from?

You can see how Gradison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gradison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gradison families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gradison's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gradison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gradison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradison. 50% of Gradison men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gradison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradison 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gradison. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gradison. For the veterans among your Gradison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Gradison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gradison in 1971 was 65, and 81 in 1991.

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