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Degraff Family History

Degraff Surname Meaning

Altered form (also De Graff) of Dutch De Graaf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Degraff family from?

You can see how Degraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Degraff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degraff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Degraff families in 1861.
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What did your Degraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degraff. 25% of Degraff men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Degraff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degraff were Attendant and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Attendant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 509 immigration records available for the last name Degraff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degraff. For the veterans among your Degraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Degraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Degraff in 1945 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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