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Grayhem Family History

Grayhem 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: Grayer, Graham, Grahek, Grahm, Gray, Grave, Rahm, Grange, Brahm

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Where is the Grayhem family from?

You can see how Grayhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayhem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grayhem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grayhem families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grayhem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grayhem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Grayhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayhem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grayhem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grayhem. For the veterans among your Grayhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayhem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grayhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grayhem in 1966 was 84, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayhem 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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