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Graffitt Family History

Graffitt 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: Griffitt, Reffitt, Griffith, Proffitt, Graffius, Graffis, Gravitt

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Where is the Graffitt family from?

You can see how Graffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graffitt family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffitt's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Graffitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Graffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffitt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Graffitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Graffitt. For the veterans among your Graffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Graffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Graffitt in 1968 was 74, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffitt 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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