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Graffum Family History

Graffum 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: Graffam, Graff, Granum, Graffeo, Graffius, Graffis, Graf, Grau

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Where is the Graffum family from?

You can see how Graffum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Graffum families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffum's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Graffum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffum 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 136 census records available for the last name Graffum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Graffum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Graffum. For the veterans among your Graffum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Graffum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Graffum in 1960 was 62, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffum 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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