This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grawin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grawin Family History

Grawin 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: Gradin, Gavin, Drain, Graven, Grahn, Train, Glavin, Gran, Irwin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grawin family from?

You can see how Grawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grawin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grawin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grawin family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grawin's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Grawin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grawin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Grawin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Grawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grawin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grawin

Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Grawin. 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.

View all Grawin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Grawin. For the veterans among your Grawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grawin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grawin family history

Discover More

What is the average Grawin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Grawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grawin in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grawin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grawin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grawin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial