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Graith Family History

Graith 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: Raith, Rath, Grant, Garth, Faith, Rauth, Gratz, Gritz, Reith, Granito

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Where is the Graith family from?

You can see how Graith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Graith families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Graith families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Graith's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Graith families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graith 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 131 census records available for the last name Graith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graith 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Graith. 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 6 military records available for the last name Graith. For the veterans among your Graith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graith 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graith

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