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Grathorne Family History

Grathorne 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: Hathorne, Hawthorne, Gratton, Rathbone, Cawthorne, Greathouse, Thorne

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Where is the Grathorne family from?

You can see how Grathorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grathorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grathorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grathorne families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grathorne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Grathorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grathorne 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 16 census records available for the last name Grathorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grathorne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grathorne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grathorne. For the veterans among your Grathorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grathorne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grathorne 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 Grathorne

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