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Graybeal Name Meaning

Variant of Graybill a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Grabel, Grabill, Gravel, Brazeal, Grabau, Graben, Roybal, Gabel

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Where is the Graybeal family from?

You can see how Graybeal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graybeal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Graybeal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Graybeal families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Graybeal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graybeal families in 1891.
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What did your Graybeal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graybeal. 24% of Graybeal men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Graybeal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graybeal were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Graybeal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graybeal 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Graybeal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Graybeal. For the veterans among your Graybeal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graybeal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Graybeal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Graybeal in 1952 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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