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Gramley Family History

Gramley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grämmle a Swabian variant of Gramlich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gramley family from?

You can see how Gramley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gramley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gramley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gramley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gramley families in 1891.
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What did your Gramley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gramley. 100% of Gramley women worked as a Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gramley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramley 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gramley. 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 382 military records available for the last name Gramley. For the veterans among your Gramley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gramley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gramley in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramley 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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