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Graman Family History

Graman 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: Raman, Braman, Gramann, Grauman, Gruman, Groman, German, Rahman

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Where is the Graman family from?

You can see how Graman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Graman families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Graman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Graman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graman 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 Graman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graman. 17% of Graman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Graman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graman were Laborer 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Graman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Graman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graman 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Graman. 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 473 military records available for the last name Graman. For the veterans among your Graman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Graman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Graman in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graman 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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