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Grahamer Family History

Grahamer 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: Grahame, Graham, Grammer, Gramer, Krahmer, Hamer, Creamer, Grabner

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Where is the Grahamer family from?

You can see how Grahamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahamer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grahamer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Grahamer families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grahamer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grahamer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Grahamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahamer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Grahamer. 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 151 military records available for the last name Grahamer. For the veterans among your Grahamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grahamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grahamer in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahamer 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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