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Grayshan Family History

Grayshan Surname Meaning

see Grayson. see Graveson.

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


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Where is the Grayshan family from?

You can see how Grayshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayshan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Grayshan families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Grayshan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grayshan families in 1891.
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What did your Grayshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grayshan. 100% of Grayshan 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 315 census records available for the last name Grayshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayshan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grayshan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grayshan. For the veterans among your Grayshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayshan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Grayshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grayshan in 1973 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayshan 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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