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Grainay Family History

Grainay 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: Granat, Graney, Gainey, Rainey, Grana, Granby, Grannan, Gravina

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Where is the Grainay family from?

You can see how Grainay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grainay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Grainay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grainay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grainay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Grainay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grainay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grainay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grainay. For the veterans among your Grainay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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