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Grahan Family History

Grahan 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, Crahan, Rahman, Granat, Dragan, Graven

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Where is the Grahan family from?

You can see how Grahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Grahan families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahan 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 Grahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grahan. 100% of Grahan men worked as a Carpenter and 77% of Grahan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

What Grahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Grahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grahan. 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 859 military records available for the last name Grahan. For the veterans among your Grahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Grahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Grahan in 1962 was 81, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahan 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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