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Graefinger Family History

Graefinger 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: Greninger, Griesinger, Groezinger, Grainger, Granger, Groninger

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Where is the Graefinger family from?

You can see how Graefinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graefinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Graefinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Graefinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Graefinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graefinger 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 17 census records available for the last name Graefinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graefinger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Graefinger. 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 Graefinger. For the veterans among your Graefinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graefinger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Graefinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Graefinger in 1980 was 83, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graefinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graefinger 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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