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Graue Family History

Graue Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places called Grauen in northern Germany. variant of Grau.

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


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Where is the Graue family from?

You can see how Graue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Graue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Graue families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Graue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Graue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graue. 39% of Graue men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Graue women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graue were Miner and Bank Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Meat Cutter
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bank Clerk
    34%

What Graue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graue 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Graue. 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 Graue. For the veterans among your Graue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graue lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Graue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Graue in 1955 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graue 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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