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Grae Family History

Grae 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: Graf, Gray, Grau, Grave, Grad, Grace, Gran, Grab, Gram, Grabe

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Where is the Grae family from?

You can see how Grae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grae family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grae families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Grae family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grae's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Grae families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grae 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 Grae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grae. 67% of Grae 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Grae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Grae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grae 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Grae. 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 62 military records available for the last name Grae. For the veterans among your Grae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grae lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grae in 1966 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grae 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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