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Grayhurst Family History

Grayhurst Surname Meaning

Probably from a lost place in Hasland (Derbys), recorded as Grehurst in 1086 and Grayhirst and Greyhyrst in the 13th century. The place-name derives from Old English grǣg ‘grey’ + hyrst ‘hillock copse’.

However, no medieval bearers of the surname have been found, and so it may have an alternative origin; perhaps a variant of Greathurst with loss of -t-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Grayhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grayhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Grayhurst families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grayhurst's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grayhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Grayhurst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 557 census records available for the last name Grayhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayhurst 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Grayhurst. 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 71 military records available for the last name Grayhurst. For the veterans among your Grayhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayhurst lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Grayhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grayhurst in 1961 was 61, and 79 in 2001.

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