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Grakaw Family History

Grakaw 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, Arakawa, Trakas, Graham, Rakow, Grana, Grabau, Grabow, Graca

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Where is the Grakaw family from?

You can see how Grakaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grakaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grakaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Grakaw family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grakaw's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grakaw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grakaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Grakaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grakaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grakaw. 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 Grakaw. For the veterans among your Grakaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grakaw lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Grakaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grakaw in 1981 was 88, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grakaw 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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