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Graehling Family History

Graehling 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: Freehling, Rehling, Krahling, Ruehling, Gehling, Fruehling, Froehling

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Where is the Graehling family from?

You can see how Graehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graehling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Graehling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Graehling families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Graehling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Graehling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Graehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graehling. 100% of Graehling women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Graehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Graehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graehling 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Graehling. 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 17 military records available for the last name Graehling. For the veterans among your Graehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graehling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Graehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graehling in 1963 was 82, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graehling 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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