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Graffigna Family History

Graffigna 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: Griffin, Gravina, Gaffin, Raffin, Graffius, Graffis, Griffing

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Where is the Graffigna family from?

You can see how Graffigna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffigna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffigna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Graffigna family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffigna's in USA. California had the highest population of Graffigna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffigna 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 Graffigna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butchers Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graffigna. 100% of Graffigna men worked as a Butchers Helper.

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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

  • Butchers Helper
    100%

What Graffigna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Graffigna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffigna 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Graffigna. 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 84 military records available for the last name Graffigna. For the veterans among your Graffigna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffigna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Graffigna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Graffigna in 1961 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffigna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffigna 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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