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Gradman Family History

Gradman 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: Radman, Grauman, Gladman, Rahman, Goodman, Rudman, Rayman, Pradhan

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Where is the Gradman family from?

You can see how Gradman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gradman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gradman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gradman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradman. 27% of Gradman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Gradman women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradman were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gradman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradman 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Gradman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gradman. For the veterans among your Gradman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gradman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gradman in 1963 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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