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Graybrook Family History

Graybrook 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: Claybrook, Glazebrook, Seabrook, Lybrook, Hasbrook, Claybrooks

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Where is the Graybrook family from?

You can see how Graybrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graybrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Graybrook families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Graybrook family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graybrook's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Graybrook families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graybrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graybrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graybrook. 100% of Graybrook men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Graybrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graybrook 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Graybrook. 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 24 military records available for the last name Graybrook. For the veterans among your Graybrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graybrook lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Graybrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Graybrook in 1975 was 49, and 95 in 2001.

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