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Grahamslaw Family History

Grahamslaw Surname Meaning

from Grahamslaw in Eckford (Roxburghs).

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


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Where is the Grahamslaw family from?

You can see how Grahamslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahamslaw family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Grahamslaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Grahamslaw families living in Northumberland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Grahamslaw's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Grahamslaw families in 1891.
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What did your Grahamslaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grahamslaw. 50% of Grahamslaw men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Grahamslaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grahamslaw were Public Work Contractors Labourer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    25%
  • Public Work Contractors Labourer (heavy Worker)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Grahamslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahamslaw 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Grahamslaw. 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 76 military records available for the last name Grahamslaw. For the veterans among your Grahamslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahamslaw lifespan?

Average Grahamslaw life expectancy in 1973 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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