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Grayber Family History

Grayber 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: Graber, Grayer, Graeber, Gaber, Gruber, Grabner, Garber, Granger

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Where is the Grayber family from?

You can see how Grayber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grayber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grayber family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayber's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grayber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayber 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 74 census records available for the last name Grayber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayber 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grayber. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grayber. For the veterans among your Grayber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayber lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Grayber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grayber in 1974 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayber 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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