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Grayer Family History

Grayer Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Middle English grei ‘gray’ (see Gray) + her ‘hair’.

Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Greer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grayer family from?

You can see how Grayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Grayer families living in Worcestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Grayer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Grayer families in 1891.
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What did your Grayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grayer. 28% of Grayer men worked as a Railway Clerk and 86% of Grayer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grayer were Gardener and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Schoolmaster
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Ladies Tailoress
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Grayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayer 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Grayer. 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 661 military records available for the last name Grayer. For the veterans among your Grayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Grayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Grayer in 1954 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayer 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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