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Graulaw Family History

Graulaw 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: Grala, Gralla, Grauman, Graul, Grau, Gault, Granat, Galla, Gula

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Where is the Graulaw family from?

You can see how Graulaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graulaw family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Graulaw family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graulaw's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Graulaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graulaw 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 76 census records available for the last name Graulaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graulaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Graulaw. 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 military records available for the last name Graulaw. For the veterans among your Graulaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graulaw lifespan?

Average Graulaw life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graulaw 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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