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Grahman Family History

Grahman 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: Rahman, Grauman, Grohman, Gahan, Rayman, Grahn, Gayman, Grassman

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Where is the Grahman family from?

You can see how Grahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grahman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grahman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grahman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grahman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahman 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 Grahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grahman. 20% of Grahman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Grahman women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grahman were Mechanic and Dress Maker.

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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
    20%
  • Farm
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Dress Maker
    20%

What Grahman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Grahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Grahman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Grahman. For the veterans among your Grahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Grahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grahman in 1971 was 71, and 84 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grahman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahman 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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