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Graby Family History

Graby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Graby in Aslackby (Lincolnshire).

The placename probably derives from Old English grǣg ‘gray’ + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Graby family from?

You can see how Graby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Graby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Graby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graby families in 1911.
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What did your Graby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graby. 43% of Graby men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Graby women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graby were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Graby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graby 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Graby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 253 military records available for the last name Graby. For the veterans among your Graby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Graby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Graby in 1958 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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