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Grayer Name Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Middle English grei ‘gray’ (see Gray ) + her ‘hair’. Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Greer .

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


Similar surnames: Grater, Graver, Rayer, Brayer, Graner, Graber, Frayer, Graper, Graser

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Where is the Grayer family from?

You can see how Grayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Grayer families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grayer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grayer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grayer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayer 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Grayer. 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 661 military records available for the last name Grayer. For the veterans among your Grayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Grayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Grayer in 1954 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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