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Graly Family History

Graly 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: Gray, Kraly, Grady, Braly, Grala, Grall, Graley, Gracy, Gall, Gale

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Where is the Graly family from?

You can see how Graly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Graly family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Graly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graly 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 545 census records available for the last name Graly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graly 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Graly. 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 60 military records available for the last name Graly. For the veterans among your Graly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Graly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Graly in 1965 was 79, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graly 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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