This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Graffert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Graffert Family History

Graffert 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: Gradert, Rafferty, Gragert, Grabert, Graffeo, Geffert, Trafford

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Graffert family from?

You can see how Graffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffert families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Graffert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graffert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Graffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Graffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Graffert

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Graffert. 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.

View all Graffert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Graffert. For the veterans among your Graffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Graffert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Graffert family history

Discover More

What is the average Graffert lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Graffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graffert in 1980 was 69, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Graffert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial