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Grahs Family History

Grahs 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: Grass, Grahn, Grams, Gras, Grays, Grohs, Grahl, Grahm, Graf, Ras

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Where is the Grahs family from?

You can see how Grahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grahs families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Grahs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grahs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Grahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahs 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grahs. 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 63 military records available for the last name Grahs. For the veterans among your Grahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Grahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grahs in 1969 was 66, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahs 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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