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Grathouse Family History

Grathouse 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: Greathouse, Outhouse, Greenhouse, Grothaus, Bolthouse, Lofthouse

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Where is the Grathouse family from?

You can see how Grathouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grathouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grathouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grathouse family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grathouse's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Grathouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grathouse 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 179 census records available for the last name Grathouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grathouse 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 Grathouse. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grathouse. For the veterans among your Grathouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grathouse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Grathouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grathouse in 1967 was 44, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grathouse 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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