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Graeben Family History

Graeben 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: Graeber, Graben, Green, Graber, Graven, Gruben, Gaebel, Griebel

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Where is the Graeben family from?

You can see how Graeben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graeben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Graeben families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Graeben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Graeben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graeben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Graeben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeben 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Graeben. 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 9 military records available for the last name Graeben. For the veterans among your Graeben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeben lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Graeben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Graeben in 1979 was 64, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graeben 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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