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Graeff Family History

Graeff Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Gräff): see Graff. Dutch: variant of Graef.

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


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Where is the Graeff family from?

You can see how Graeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Graeff families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Graeff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graeff families in 1891.
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What did your Graeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graeff. 19% of Graeff men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Graeff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graeff were Truck Driver and Looper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Looper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Graeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Graeff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Graeff. For the veterans among your Graeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Graeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Graeff in 1954 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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