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Grauff Family History

Grauff 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: Graff, Graeff, Graf, Grau, Griff, Stauff, Rauf, Granoff, Hauff, Graft

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Where is the Grauff family from?

You can see how Grauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grauff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grauff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grauff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grauff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grauff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grauff. 100% of Grauff men worked as a Plumber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Grauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grauff 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Grauff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grauff. For the veterans among your Grauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grauff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grauff in 1953 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grauff 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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