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Graupner Name Meaning

German:: occupational name for a producer of or dealer in pot barley from the Czech loanword kroupa ‘pot barley’ + the German agent suffix -ner. habitational name for someone from Graupen (Czech name Krupka) in Bohemia.

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


Similar surnames: Grabner, Gropper, Graper, Brauner, Graner, Gunner, Rauner, Gruner

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Where is the Graupner family from?

You can see how Graupner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graupner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graupner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Graupner families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Graupner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Graupner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graupner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graupner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graupner. 100% of Graupner women worked as a Student. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graupner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graupner 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Graupner. 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 843 military records available for the last name Graupner. For the veterans among your Graupner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graupner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Graupner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Graupner in 1956 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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