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Graelis Family History

Graelis 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: Rallis, Gravois, Greis, Grannis, Gallis, Graffis, Gravlin, Reis

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Where is the Graelis family from?

You can see how Graelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graelis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Graelis families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Graelis families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graelis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Graelis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Graelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graelis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Graelis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Graelis. For the veterans among your Graelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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