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Gratza Family History

Gratza Surname 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: Gratz, Gramza, Gatza, Razza, Arata, Araiza, Glatz, Prata, Gatz, Ratz

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Where is the Gratza family from?

You can see how Gratza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gratza families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gratza's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gratza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gratza 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 Gratza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gratza. 100% of Gratza men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gratza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gratza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratza 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gratza. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gratza. For the veterans among your Gratza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gratza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gratza in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gratza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratza 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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