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Gragley Family History

Gragley 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: Grasley, Gravley, Graley, Gramley, Galley, Bagley, Dagley, Braley

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Where is the Gragley family from?

You can see how Gragley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gragley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gragley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gragley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gragley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gragley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gragley 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 87 census records available for the last name Gragley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gragley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gragley. 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 Gragley. For the veterans among your Gragley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gragley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Gragley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gragley in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gragley 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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