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Grafus Family History

Grafus 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: Graf, Grass, Grau, Grapes, Rufus, Gaus, Graff, Ramus, Rafuse, Grams

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Where is the Grafus family from?

You can see how Grafus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grafus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grafus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grafus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafus 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 96 census records available for the last name Grafus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grafus. 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 Grafus. For the veterans among your Grafus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1982, in the United States, Grafus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grafus in 1952 was 54, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafus 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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