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Graigen Family History

Graigen 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: Craigen, Grange, Graven, Granger, Ragen, Gagen, Greisen, Graden

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Where is the Graigen family from?

You can see how Graigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graigen family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Graigen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Graigen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graigen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Graigen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Graigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graigen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Graigen. 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 Graigen. For the veterans among your Graigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graigen lifespan?

Average Graigen life expectancy in 1970 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graigen 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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