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Grayham Family History

Grayham Surname Meaning

see Graham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grayham family from?

You can see how Grayham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grayham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Grayham families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grayham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grayham families in 1891.
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What did your Grayham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grayham. 100% of Grayham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Grayham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayham 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Grayham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grayham. For the veterans among your Grayham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grayham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grayham in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayham 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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