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Graefen Family History

Graefen 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: Graefe, Green, Draffen, Graven, Greven, Graeter, Graffeo, Graeser

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Where is the Graefen family from?

You can see how Graefen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graefen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graefen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Graefen families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Graefen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Graefen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graefen 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 Graefen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graefen. 45% of Graefen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Graefen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Graefen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graefen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Graefen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Graefen. For the veterans among your Graefen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graefen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Graefen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Graefen in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graefen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graefen 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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