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Grayce Family History

Grayce 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: Grace, Gray, Grave, Grange, Race, Brace, Grice, Royce, France, Grande

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Where is the Grayce family from?

You can see how Grayce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grayce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grayce family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayce's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Grayce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayce 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 95 census records available for the last name Grayce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayce 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grayce. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grayce. For the veterans among your Grayce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayce lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Grayce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grayce in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayce 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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