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Grayo Family History

Grayo 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: Gray, Grado, Rayo, Grano, Grays, Graf, Ray, Grass, Grau, Gay

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Where is the Grayo family from?

You can see how Grayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grayo family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grayo's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Grayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayo 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 56 census records available for the last name Grayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grayo. 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 98 military records available for the last name Grayo. For the veterans among your Grayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grayo in 1961 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayo 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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