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Graysmith Family History

Graysmith 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: Grasmick, Goldsmith, Naismith, Arrasmith, Hysmith, Smith, Blacksmith

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Where is the Graysmith family from?

You can see how Graysmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graysmith family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Graysmith family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graysmith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Graysmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graysmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Graysmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graysmith 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Graysmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Graysmith. For the veterans among your Graysmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graysmith lifespan?

Average Graysmith life expectancy in 1992 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graysmith 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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