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Gradisher Family History

Gradisher 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: Bradsher, Risher, Grasser, Gladish, Brasher, Graser, Disher, Granier

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Where is the Gradisher family from?

You can see how Gradisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gradisher families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gradisher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gradisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gradisher. 36% of Gradisher men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Gradisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradisher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gradisher. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gradisher. For the veterans among your Gradisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradisher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gradisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gradisher in 1964 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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