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Grakin Family History

Grakin 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: Gradin, Gavin, Drain, Makin, Lakin, Graven, Grahn, Train, Glavin

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Where is the Grakin family from?

You can see how Grakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grakin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grakin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grakin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grakin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grakin 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 67 census records available for the last name Grakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grakin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grakin. 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 Grakin. For the veterans among your Grakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grakin lifespan?

Average Grakin life expectancy in 1962 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grakin 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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