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Grahame Family History

Grahame Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Graham . — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is as high as 261 while the figure for 2010 is supposedly lower than 100.

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


Similar surnames: Graham, Grahm, Ingraham, Rhame, Braham, Groome, Branam, Granath

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Where is the Grahame family from?

You can see how Grahame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahame family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grahame families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 36 Grahame families living in Northumberland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Grahame's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Grahame families in 1891.
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What did your Grahame ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grahame. 50% of Grahame men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Grahame women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grahame were Carpenter (general) and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter (general)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Grahame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahame 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grahame. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 981 military records available for the last name Grahame. For the veterans among your Grahame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahame lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grahame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grahame in 1958 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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