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Grahne Family History

Grahne 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: Grahn, Grant, Grave, Raine, Grange, Grine, Grabner, Grace, Crane

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Where is the Grahne family from?

You can see how Grahne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grahne families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Grahne families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grahne's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Grahne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahne 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 Grahne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grahne. 100% of Grahne men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grahne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Grahne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahne 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Grahne. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grahne. For the veterans among your Grahne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahne lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Grahne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grahne in 1979 was 75, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grahne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahne 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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