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Grake Family History

Grake 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: Drake, Brake, Grave, Rake, Grace, Grabe, Grate, Grape, Gramke, Graue

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Where is the Grake family from?

You can see how Grake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grake families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Grake families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grake's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grake 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 Grake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grake. 27% of Grake men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grake women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grake were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Grake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Grake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grake 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Grake. 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 53 military records available for the last name Grake. For the veterans among your Grake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grake in 1966 was 57, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grake 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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