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Graeser Name Meaning

German (also Gräser): variant of the topographic name Gras the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


Similar surnames: Grieser, Graser, Grasser, Grabner, Graner, Grueser, Graesser, Glaeser

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Where is the Graeser family from?

You can see how Graeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Graeser family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graeser's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Graeser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graeser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graeser. 17% of Graeser men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Graeser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graeser were Farming and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • House Wk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeser 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Graeser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 933 military records available for the last name Graeser. For the veterans among your Graeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Graeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Graeser in 1961 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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