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Graeme Family History

Graeme Surname Meaning

see Graham.

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


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Where is the Graeme family from?

You can see how Graeme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Graeme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Graeme families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Graeme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graeme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graeme 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 Graeme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graeme. 80% of Graeme 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Graeme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Graeme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeme 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Graeme. 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 395 military records available for the last name Graeme. For the veterans among your Graeme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeme lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Graeme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Graeme in 1954 was 39, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graeme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graeme 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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