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Grahm Family History

Grahm Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and northern England): shortened form of Graham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grahm family from?

You can see how Grahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grahm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grahm family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grahm's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Grahm families in 1891.
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What did your Grahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grahm. 100% of Grahm 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Grahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahm 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Grahm. 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 519 military records available for the last name Grahm. For the veterans among your Grahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grahm in 1963 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahm 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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