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Graft Family History

Graft Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name from graft, western Dutch form of gracht ‘canal’ for someone who lived by a dug watercourse such as a moat, a canal, or a ditch.

Habitational name from Graft in the province of North Holland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Graft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Graft families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Graft's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Graft families in 1891.
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What did your Graft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graft. 100% of Graft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Graft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graft 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Graft. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Graft. For the veterans among your Graft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graft lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Graft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Graft in 1958 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graft 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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