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Graige Family History

Graige 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: Grange, Craige, Gaige, Grage, Gange, Grime, Grave, Raine, Grine, Gage

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Where is the Graige family from?

You can see how Graige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graige family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Graige families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Graige family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graige's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Graige families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graige 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 Graige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graige. 100% of Graige 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 Graige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Graige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graige 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Graige. 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 15 military records available for the last name Graige. For the veterans among your Graige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graige lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Graige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Graige in 1975 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graige 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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