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Grah Family History

Grah Surname Meaning

German: variant of Grau and Groh ‘gray’. Slovenian and Croatian: from grah ‘pea’ (in Slovenian) ‘bean’ (in Croatian) hence a nickname for a small man or a metonymic occupational name for a grower of peas or beans.

West African (Ivory Coast): from a male personal name found among the Kru people of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Grah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Grah families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grah's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grah families in 1911.
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What did your Grah ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grah. 100% of Grah men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grah 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Grah. 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 669 military records available for the last name Grah. For the veterans among your Grah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grah in 1963 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

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