Gradin Family History

Gradin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Slovenian: probably a topographic name derived from grad ‘castle’ or from archaic gradina ‘site of ancient fort’.

Galician (Gradín): habitational name from a place called Gradín in Lugo and Pontevedra provinces (in Galicia, Spain) from Latin (villam) Gratini from the Latin name Gratinus.

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

Similar surnames: Gaden, Grandin, Grahn, Gran, Gravlin, Grodin, Rain, Brandin, Crain, Brading

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222	Military Records
581	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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You can see how Gradin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gradin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gradin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gradin families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gradin's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Gradin families in 1911.

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What did your Gradin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gradin.

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There are 581 immigration records available for the last name Gradin. 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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There are 222 military records available for the last name Gradin. For the veterans among your Gradin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gradin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gradin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gradin in 1957 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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Gradin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Slovenian: probably a topographic name derived from grad ‘castle’ or from archaic gradina ‘site of ancient fort’.

Galician (Gradín): habitational name from a place called Gradín in Lugo and Pontevedra provinces (in Galicia, Spain) from Latin (villam) Gratini from the Latin name Gratinus.

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

Where is the Gradin family from?

What did your Gradin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gradin.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Gradin family records will you find?

What is the average Gradin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gradin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gradin in 1957 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

Gradin Family History

Gradin Surname Meaning

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Gradin Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

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