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Graalfs Family History

Graalfs 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: Grajales, Graf, Grass, Grapes, Graff, Galles, Grasley, Gallas, Rallis

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Where is the Graalfs family from?

You can see how Graalfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graalfs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Graalfs families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graalfs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Graalfs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graalfs 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 Graalfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graalfs. 100% of Graalfs men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Graalfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graalfs 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Graalfs. 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 39 military records available for the last name Graalfs. For the veterans among your Graalfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graalfs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Graalfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Graalfs in 1961 was 58, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graalfs 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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