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Grael Family History

Grael 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: Gruel, Gradel, Gravel, Grabel, Grauel, Grall, Graef, Grahl, Rael

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Where is the Grael family from?

You can see how Grael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grael family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Grael family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grael's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Grael families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grael 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 Grael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grael. 28% of Grael men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Grael women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grael were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Pharmacist
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Grael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Grael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grael 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Grael. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grael. For the veterans among your Grael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grael lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Grael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grael in 1978 was 73, and 56 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grael 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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