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Grayhorse Family History

Grayhorse 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: Greathouse, Greenhouse, Gaynor, Gorse, Bashore, Granese, Strayhorn

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Where is the Grayhorse family from?

You can see how Grayhorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayhorse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grayhorse families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayhorse's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Grayhorse families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Grayhorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayhorse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grayhorse. 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 Grayhorse. For the veterans among your Grayhorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayhorse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Grayhorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grayhorse in 1971 was 87, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayhorse 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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