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Grayshon Family History

Grayshon Surname Meaning

see Grayson. see Graveson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grayshon family from?

You can see how Grayshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayshon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grayshon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Grayshon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Grayshon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grayshon families in 1891.
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What did your Grayshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grayshon. 78% of Grayshon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    6%
  • Typist Post Office
    6%

What Grayshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grayshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayshon 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Grayshon. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grayshon. For the veterans among your Grayshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayshon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Grayshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grayshon in 1965 was 73, and 55 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grayshon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayshon 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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