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Graether Family History

Graether 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: Graeter, Raether, Grether, Grueter, Rather, Gaither, Grater, Gratzer

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Where is the Graether family from?

You can see how Graether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graether family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Graether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Graether family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Graether's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Graether families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graether 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 Graether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tooldie Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graether. 50% of Graether men worked as a Tooldie Maker.

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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

  • Tooldie Maker
    50%
  • Assistant Baker
    50%

What Graether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Graether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graether 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Graether. 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 63 military records available for the last name Graether. For the veterans among your Graether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graether lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Graether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Graether in 1969 was 89, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graether 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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