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Grafelman Family History

Grafelman 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: Gabelman, Greenman, Grassman, Abelman, Graupman, Creelman, Gendelman

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Where is the Grafelman family from?

You can see how Grafelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grafelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grafelman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grafelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grafelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafelman 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 Grafelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grafelman. 55% of Grafelman 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Grafelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Grafelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafelman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grafelman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grafelman. For the veterans among your Grafelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafelman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grafelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grafelman in 1958 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grafelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafelman 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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