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Gramlin Family History

Gramlin 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: Gamlin, Gravlin, Gramling, Gatlin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Fralin, Raglin

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Where is the Gramlin family from?

You can see how Gramlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gramlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gramlin families living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gramlin's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Gramlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramlin 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 Gramlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gramlin. 38% of Gramlin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gramlin women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gramlin were Reforestration and Housekeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Reforestration
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Gramlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Gramlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramlin 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 Gramlin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Gramlin. For the veterans among your Gramlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gramlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gramlin in 1965 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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