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Gralfs Family History

Gralfs 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, Grapes, Graff, Grams, Graft, Gras, Galas, Graves, Gales

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Where is the Gralfs family from?

You can see how Gralfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gralfs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gralfs families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gralfs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gralfs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gralfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gralfs 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gralfs. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gralfs. For the veterans among your Gralfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gralfs lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Gralfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gralfs in 1981 was 89, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gralfs 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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