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Graid Family History

Graid 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: Grad, Grand, Braid, Brand, Graf, Gray, Grass, Rand, Grau, Drain

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Where is the Graid family from?

You can see how Graid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Graid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Graid family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graid's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Graid families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Graid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graid 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Graid. 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 4 military records available for the last name Graid. For the veterans among your Graid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graid lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Graid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Graid in 1977 was 99, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graid 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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