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Gralin Family History

Gralin 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: Fralin, Galin, Gradin, Gravlin, Gavin, Drain, Malin, Gatlin, Galvin

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Where is the Gralin family from?

You can see how Gralin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gralin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gralin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Gralin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gralin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gralin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Gralin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gralin 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Gralin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gralin. For the veterans among your Gralin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gralin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1992, in the United States, Gralin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gralin in 1956 was 41, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gralin 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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