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Gramby Family History

Gramby 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: Granby, Grambo, Gamby, Gray, Raby, Hamby, Graney, Grab, Gram, Grady

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Where is the Gramby family from?

You can see how Gramby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gramby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Gramby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gramby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gramby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramby 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 Gramby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gramby. 100% of Gramby men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gramby women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Gramby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Gramby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramby 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gramby. 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 108 military records available for the last name Gramby. For the veterans among your Gramby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gramby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gramby in 1962 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramby 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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