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Graydon Family History

Graydon Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Graden near Coldstream in Berwickshire.

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


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Where is the Graydon family from?

You can see how Graydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 140 Graydon families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Graydon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graydon families in 1911.
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What did your Graydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Graydon. 34% of Graydon men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Graydon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graydon were Laborer and Widow.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Student
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Widow
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Graydon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Graydon. For the veterans among your Graydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graydon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Graydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Graydon in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graydon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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