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Graffen Family History

Graffen 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: Draffen, Graffeo, Griffen, Griffin, Graven, Griffel, Graff, Geffen

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Where is the Graffen family from?

You can see how Graffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Graffen family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graffen's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Graffen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffen 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 Graffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffen. 56% of Graffen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Graffen women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Graffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Graffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Graffen. 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 465 military records available for the last name Graffen. For the veterans among your Graffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Graffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Graffen in 1962 was 47, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffen 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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