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Grayshaw Family History

Grayshaw Surname 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: Brayshaw, Grimshaw, Ramshaw, Bradshaw, Crawshaw, Cranshaw, Ranshaw

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Where is the Grayshaw family from?

You can see how Grayshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grayshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grayshaw families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grayshaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grayshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayshaw 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 Grayshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grayshaw. 100% of Grayshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grayshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Grayshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayshaw 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grayshaw. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grayshaw. For the veterans among your Grayshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayshaw lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Grayshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grayshaw in 1987 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grayshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grayshaw 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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