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Graicher Family History

Graicher 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: Graichen, Richer, Gleicher, Bratcher, Reicher, Raiche, Gaither

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Where is the Graicher family from?

You can see how Graicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graicher family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Graicher families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Graicher's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Graicher families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graicher 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 14 census records available for the last name Graicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graicher 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Graicher. 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 3 military records available for the last name Graicher. For the veterans among your Graicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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