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Grahany Family History

Grahany 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: Gahan, Grahn, Trahan, Graham, Gramann, Crahan, Greany, Grahame

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Where is the Grahany family from?

You can see how Grahany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahany family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Grahany family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grahany's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Grahany families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Grahany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahany 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grahany. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grahany. For the veterans among your Grahany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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