This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Graesch family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Graesch Family History

Graesch 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: Rasch, Gasch, Ruesch, Kresch, Raisch, Trausch, Rausch, Grosch, Grech

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Graesch family from?

You can see how Graesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Graesch families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graesch's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Graesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Graesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graesch. 58% of Graesch men worked as a Meat Cutter.

View Census Data for Graesch | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Meat Cutter
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Graesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Graesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graesch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Graesch

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Graesch. 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.

View all Graesch immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Graesch. For the veterans among your Graesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Graesch military records

You've only scratched the surface of Graesch family history

Discover More

What is the average Graesch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Graesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Graesch in 1959 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graesch 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Graesch family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial