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Graton Family History

Graton Surname Meaning

French (western): variant of Gratton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Graton family from?

You can see how Graton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 69 Graton families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Graton families in 1911.
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What did your Graton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Acun were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Graton. 53% of Graton men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Graton women worked as an Acun. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graton were Blacksmith and Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Blacksmith
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Acun
    43%
  • Income
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Graton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Graton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graton 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Graton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Graton. For the veterans among your Graton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Graton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graton in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graton 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.

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