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Grawitz Family History

Grawitz 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: Krawitz, Gratz, Gritz, Granito, Grantz, Gerwitz, Ravitz, Kravitz

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Where is the Grawitz family from?

You can see how Grawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grawitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grawitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grawitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grawitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grawitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Grawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grawitz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Grawitz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grawitz. For the veterans among your Grawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grawitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Grawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grawitz in 1973 was 89, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grawitz 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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