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Graffagnino Family History

Graffagnino 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: Guadagnino, Zaccagnino, Griffin, Garbarino, Guadagno, Ghaffari

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Where is the Graffagnino family from?

You can see how Graffagnino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffagnino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Graffagnino families living in Louisiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Graffagnino's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Graffagnino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffagnino 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 Graffagnino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffagnino. 17% of Graffagnino men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Graffagnino women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graffagnino were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Graffagnino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Graffagnino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffagnino 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Graffagnino. 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 106 military records available for the last name Graffagnino. For the veterans among your Graffagnino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffagnino lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Graffagnino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Graffagnino in 1949 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffagnino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffagnino 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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