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Graefenhan Family History

Graefenhan 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: Greenman, Greenan, Greenhaw, Greenway, Greenland, Greenhow, Trevethan

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Where is the Graefenhan family from?

You can see how Graefenhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graefenhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Graefenhan families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Graefenhan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Graefenhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graefenhan 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 62 census records available for the last name Graefenhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graefenhan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Graefenhan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Graefenhan. For the veterans among your Graefenhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graefenhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Graefenhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Graefenhan in 1967 was 78, and 95 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graefenhan 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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