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Grattis Family History

Grattis 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: Gattis, Gratton, Raptis, Mattis, Gravois, Ratti, Grannis, Pratts

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Where is the Grattis family from?

You can see how Grattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grattis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grattis families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Grattis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grattis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grattis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grattis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Grattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grattis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grattis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grattis. For the veterans among your Grattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grattis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1991, in the United States, Grattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grattis in 1961 was 61, and 90 in 1991.

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