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Graffman Family History

Graffman 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: Grassman, Roffman, Graupman, Graffam, Goffman, Grauman, Brafman

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Where is the Graffman family from?

You can see how Graffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Graffman families living in Maine. This was about 69% of all the recorded Graffman's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Graffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffman 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 229 census records available for the last name Graffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffman 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Graffman. 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 43 military records available for the last name Graffman. For the veterans among your Graffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Graffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Graffman in 1959 was 41, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffman 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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