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Grafals Family History

Grafals 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: Graffis, Grajales, Garafalo, Graf, Grass, Garofalo, Granat, Rajala

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There are 242 census records available for the last name Grafals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafals 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grafals. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Grafals. For the veterans among your Grafals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafals lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grafals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grafals in 1968 was 48, and 52 in 2004.

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