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Graz Family History

Graz 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, Gray, Grau, Grad, Gran, Gratz, Grab, Gram, Mraz, Gras

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Where is the Graz family from?

You can see how Graz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Graz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Graz family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Graz's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Graz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Graz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graz. 43% of Graz women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Graz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Graz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graz 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Graz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Graz. For the veterans among your Graz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Graz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Graz in 1970 was 67, and 48 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graz 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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