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Graighead Family History

Graighead 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: Craighead, Craghead, Graichen, Reidhead, Laughead, Grandjean, Grange

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Where is the Graighead family from?

You can see how Graighead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graighead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Graighead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Graighead family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graighead's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Graighead families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graighead 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 24 census records available for the last name Graighead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graighead 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Graighead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Graighead. For the veterans among your Graighead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graighead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Graighead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Graighead in 1964 was 66, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graighead 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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