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Grayard Family History

Grayard 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: Bayard, Grayer, Bravard, Grimard, Ranard, Graubard, Fayard, Garard

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Where is the Grayard family from?

You can see how Grayard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grayard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grayard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grayard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayard 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 73 census records available for the last name Grayard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grayard. 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 Grayard. For the veterans among your Grayard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Grayard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grayard in 1973 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayard 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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