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Graffus Family History

Graffus 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: Graffius, Graffis, Graff, Graffam, Griffes, Graffeo, Griffis, Graf

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Where is the Graffus family from?

You can see how Graffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Graffus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Graffus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graffus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Graffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Graffus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Graffus. For the veterans among your Graffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffus lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Graffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Graffus in 1995 was 68, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffus 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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