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Grayling Family History

Grayling Surname Meaning

See Grayland. The name seems to have been associated early with Middle English greiling ‘grayling’ a type of fish which might in theory offer an alternative origin.

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


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Where is the Grayling family from?

You can see how Grayling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grayling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Grayling families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grayling's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Grayling families in 1891.
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What did your Grayling 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 Grayling. 50% of Grayling men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Grayling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grayling were Carpenter joiner and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grayling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayling 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Grayling. 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 352 military records available for the last name Grayling. For the veterans among your Grayling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Grayling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grayling in 1970 was 84, and 77 in 2001.

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