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Graell Family History

Graell 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: Grell, Grall, Gravell, Gall, Grill, Gesell, Gorrell, Orrell, Truell

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Where is the Graell family from?

You can see how Graell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Graell families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Graell's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Graell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Graell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Graell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Graell. For the veterans among your Graell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Graell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Graell in 1974 was 83, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graell 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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