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Graffenius Family History

Graffenius 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: Graffius, Graffis, Draffen, Redenius, Griffes, Graffeo, Grannis

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Where is the Graffenius family from?

You can see how Graffenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffenius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Graffenius families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffenius's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Graffenius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Graffenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffenius 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Graffenius. 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 13 military records available for the last name Graffenius. For the veterans among your Graffenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffenius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Graffenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graffenius in 1965 was 90, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffenius 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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