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Graitcer Family History

Graitcer 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: Gritter, Gaither, Graeter, Greitzer, Grater, Raiter, Gratzer, Gaiter

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Where is the Graitcer family from?

You can see how Graitcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graitcer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graitcer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Graitcer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graitcer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graitcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Graitcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Graitcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graitcer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Graitcer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Graitcer. For the veterans among your Graitcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graitcer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Graitcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Graitcer in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graitcer 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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