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Graher Family History

Graher 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: Graber, Graver, Graser, Graner, Grader, Grayer, Graper, Grater

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Where is the Graher family from?

You can see how Graher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Graher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Graher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graher 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 Graher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graher. 23% of Graher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Graher women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graher were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Graher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Graher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graher 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Graher. 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 Graher. For the veterans among your Graher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Graher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Graher in 1972 was 68, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graher 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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