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Engraff Family History

Engraff 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: Graff, Engram, De Graff, Graf, Griff, Ingrao, Egloff, England, Graft

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Where is the Engraff family from?

You can see how Engraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engraff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Engraff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Engraff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Engraff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engraff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Engraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engraff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Engraff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Engraff. For the veterans among your Engraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engraff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Engraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Engraff in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engraff 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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