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Graig Family History

Graig Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Greig (see Gregg) and Craig.

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


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Where is the Graig family from?

You can see how Graig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Graig families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Graig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graig 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 Graig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graig. 81% of Graig 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
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Household Duties
    10%

What Graig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Graig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graig 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 Graig. 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 917 military records available for the last name Graig. For the veterans among your Graig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Graig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Graig in 1963 was 48, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graig 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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