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Grayder Family History

Grayder 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: Grader, Grayer, Gryder, Rayder, Gander, Rader, Brander, Grabner

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Where is the Grayder family from?

You can see how Grayder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grayder family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayder's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Grayder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayder 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 29 census records available for the last name Grayder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grayder. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grayder. For the veterans among your Grayder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayder lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayder 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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