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Degraffenrei Family History

Degraffenrei 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: De Graffenreid, De Graffenried, Draffen, Degrange, Gaffney, Rafferty

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Where is the Degraffenrei family from?

You can see how Degraffenrei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraffenrei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degraffenrei families living in North Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Degraffenrei's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Degraffenrei families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Degraffenrei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraffenrei 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 Degraffenrei. 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 69 military records available for the last name Degraffenrei. For the veterans among your Degraffenrei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraffenrei lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Degraffenrei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Degraffenrei in 1943 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degraffenrei 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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