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Graffio Family History

Graffio 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: Graffeo, Graffis, Griffo, Griffin, Graff, Graffam, Raffo, Gaffin

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Where is the Graffio family from?

You can see how Graffio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graffio family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graffio's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Graffio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffio 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 Graffio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graffio. 50% of Graffio men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Graffio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Graffio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffio 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Graffio. 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 42 military records available for the last name Graffio. For the veterans among your Graffio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Graffio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Graffio in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffio 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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