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Grafeld Family History

Grafeld 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: Gravely, Grunfeld, Gradel, Gravel, Grabel, Granfield, Grauel, Grafe

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Where is the Grafeld family from?

You can see how Grafeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grafeld family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grafeld's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Grafeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Grafeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafeld 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grafeld. 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 45 military records available for the last name Grafeld. For the veterans among your Grafeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafeld lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Grafeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grafeld in 1954 was 36, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafeld 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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