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Grapenstette Family History

Grapenstette 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: Grefenstette, Grabenstein, Branstetter, Marentette, Frenette

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Where is the Grapenstette family from?

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

What Grapenstette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Grapenstette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grapenstette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grapenstette. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grapenstette. For the veterans among your Grapenstette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grapenstette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Grapenstette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grapenstette in 1966 was 91, and 95 in 1997.

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