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Degraffenreid Family History

Degraffenreid 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, Degrand, Trafford

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Where is the Degraffenreid family from?

You can see how Degraffenreid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraffenreid family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degraffenreid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Degraffenreid family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degraffenreid's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Degraffenreid families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degraffenreid 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 Degraffenreid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degraffenreid. 30% of Degraffenreid men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degraffenreid women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Degraffenreid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Degraffenreid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraffenreid 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Degraffenreid. 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 510 military records available for the last name Degraffenreid. For the veterans among your Degraffenreid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraffenreid lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Degraffenreid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degraffenreid in 2000 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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