Gradford Family History

Gradford Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Radford, Bradford, Trafford, Galford, Crawford, Rayford, Cranford, Gafford, Branford, Wadford

1,000 record(s) for Gradford

521	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
46	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
420	Census and Voter Lists
209	Member Trees

Where is the Gradford family from?

You can see how Gradford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gradford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gradford families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gradford's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gradford families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gradford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gradford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gradford. 41% of Gradford men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Gradford women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gradford were Carpenter and Housewife.

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

Farmer

41%

Laborer

32%

Operator

10%

Carpenter

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook

37%

Maid

28%

Stenographer

19%

Housewife

19%

What Gradford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 420 census records available for the last name Gradford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gradford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Gradford. 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.

Military Records

There are 46 military records available for the last name Gradford. For the veterans among your Gradford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gradford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gradford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gradford in 1962 was 77, and 62 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gradford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.