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Grayland Family History

Grayland Surname Meaning

from the Old French personal name Graelent found in lais (songs) of Breton origin. The name is therefore Breton though unexplained in detail.

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


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Where is the Grayland family from?

You can see how Grayland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grayland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Grayland families living in Kent. This was about 62% of all the recorded Grayland's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grayland families in 1891.
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What did your Grayland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grayland. 67% of Grayland men worked as a Builders Labourer and 93% of Grayland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grayland were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grayland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayland 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Grayland. 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 115 military records available for the last name Grayland. For the veterans among your Grayland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayland lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Grayland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grayland in 1984 was 64, and 61 in 1989.

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