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Graffell Family History

Graffell 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: Griffel, Raffel, Saffell, Graffeo, Gradwell, Grenfell, Gravell

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Where is the Graffell family from?

You can see how Graffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Graffell families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graffell's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Graffell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffell 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 43 census records available for the last name Graffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Graffell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Graffell. For the veterans among your Graffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Graffell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Graffell in 1969 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffell 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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