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Grayam Family History

Grayam 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: Graham, Gray, Granat, Araya, Braham, Raya, Gram, Graffam, Grayer

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Where is the Grayam family from?

You can see how Grayam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grayam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Grayam families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grayam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grayam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayam 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 Grayam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grayam. 60% of Grayam men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grayam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grayam were Mechanic and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Grayam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grayam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayam 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Grayam. 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 88 military records available for the last name Grayam. For the veterans among your Grayam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grayam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grayam in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayam 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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