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Grachan Family History

Grachan 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: Gahan, Grahn, Pradhan, Strachan, Trahan, Graham, Gracia, Truchan

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Where is the Grachan family from?

You can see how Grachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grachan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Grachan families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grachan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Grachan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Grachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grachan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grachan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grachan. For the veterans among your Grachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grachan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grachan in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grachan 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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