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Graffan Family History

Graffan 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: Graffam, Griffin, Draffen, Raffa, Graff, Griffon, Grafton, Grannan

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Where is the Graffan family from?

You can see how Graffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Graffan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Graffan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Graffan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffan 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 Graffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffan. 100% of Graffan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Graffan women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Graffan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Graffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffan 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Graffan. 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 78 military records available for the last name Graffan. For the veterans among your Graffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Graffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Graffan in 1981 was 95, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffan 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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