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Grahim Family History

Grahim 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: Rahim, Graham, Grahm, Rahm, Brahm, Grahn, Braham, Ibrahim, Grim, Gram

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Where is the Grahim family from?

You can see how Grahim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grahim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Grahim families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grahim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grahim families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Grahim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahim 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grahim. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grahim. For the veterans among your Grahim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahim lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Grahim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grahim in 1987 was 72, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahim 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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