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Graettinger Family History

Graettinger 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: Gettinger, Gretzinger, Rettinger, Gittinger, Pettinger, Bettinger

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Where is the Graettinger family from?

You can see how Graettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graettinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graettinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Graettinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Graettinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Graettinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graettinger 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 Graettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graettinger. 67% of Graettinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Graettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Graettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graettinger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Graettinger. 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 87 military records available for the last name Graettinger. For the veterans among your Graettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graettinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Graettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Graettinger in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graettinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graettinger 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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