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Grair Family History

Grair 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: Gair, Graf, Gray, Grass, Grau, Drain, Grant, Grave, Garr, Rais

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Where is the Grair family from?

You can see how Grair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grair families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grair's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grair 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 Grair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grair. 60% of Grair men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Grair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grair 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 Grair. 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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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Grair. For the veterans among your Grair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grair lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Grair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grair in 1966 was 69, and 79 in 2000.

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