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Graden Family History

Graden Surname Meaning

Scottish (Roxburghshire): variant of Graydon.

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


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Where is the Graden family from?

You can see how Graden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Graden families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Graden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graden families in 1911.
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What did your Graden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Graden. 70% of Graden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Graden women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Labourer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Graden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graden 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Graden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Graden. For the veterans among your Graden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Graden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Graden in 1957 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graden 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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