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Grayman Family History

Grayman 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: Rayman, Gayman, Brayman, Grauman, Rahman, Hayman, Grassman, Radman

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Where is the Grayman family from?

You can see how Grayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Grayman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grayman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grayman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Grayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayman 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Grayman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Grayman. For the veterans among your Grayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Grayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grayman in 1969 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grayman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayman 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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