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Grahast Family History

Grahast 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: Granat, Gravatt, Graham, Grahame, Grass, Grant, Gahan, Gast, Prakash

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Grahast. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Grahast. For the veterans among your Grahast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahast lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Grahast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grahast in 1980 was 67, and 91 in 1997.

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