Graham Family History
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Location: Ireland, Scotland, USA
Here is central location for organizing family history and information about people with the last name "Graham".
Note that other spellings of the same last name include "Grantham", "Grandham" and "Granham".
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Origins of the Graham Surname
Its origin is Scottish. From the Anglo-Saxon 'Grim', the Dutch, 'Grim', the German, 'Grimm', the Welsh, 'Grem', the Gaelic (Irish), 'Gruaim'. All meaning surly, sullen, dark, having a fierce and stern look, courageous.
There is a location name from Grantham in Lincolnshire county, England.
Most with the Graham surname are located in Ireland. In UK, most live in upper four counties that border Scotland. In the USA, most live between Ohio and New York.
Famous Grahams
- Bette Clair McMurray Nesmith Graham (1922-1980) of Texas. Developed the product known as "liquid paper". She was also the mother of Michael Nesmith, a member of the band The Monkees in the 1960s.
Towns with the Name Graham
- Graham, North Carolina is named for a former governor of NC, William A. Graham of Hillsbourgh. It is 52 miles from Raleigh, NC.
Grahams on WikiTree
Here is the Graham index. This was updated this morning. If you are a Graham or have Graham ancestors, the list will reflect your additions tomorrow.
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