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Graythen Family History

Graythen Name 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: Graichen, Trathen, Garten, Gayton, Bratten, Graven, Grahn, Gratton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graythen 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 41 census records available for the last name Graythen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graythen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Graythen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Graythen. For the veterans among your Graythen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graythen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Graythen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Graythen in 1974 was 80, and 93 in 2001.

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