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Grakson Family History

Grakson 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: Grayson, Branson, Gratton, Ranson, Ramson, Greason, Gladson, Glasson

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Where is the Grakson family from?

You can see how Grakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grakson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grakson family living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grakson's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Grakson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grakson 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 79 census records available for the last name Grakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grakson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grakson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grakson. For the veterans among your Grakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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