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Grahel Family History

Grahel 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: Gradel, Grahek, Gravel, Grabel, Grauel, Grahl, Gabel, Grave, Rachel

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Where is the Grahel family from?

You can see how Grahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grahel family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grahel's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Grahel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahel 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 97 census records available for the last name Grahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grahel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grahel. For the veterans among your Grahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Grahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grahel in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grahel 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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