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Grahain Family History

Grahain 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, Trahan, Graham, Grandin, Gramann, Crahan, Ragain

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Where is the Grahain family from?

You can see how Grahain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grahain families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grahain family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Grahain's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Grahain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Grahain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grahain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grahain. For the veterans among your Grahain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahain 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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