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Graehn Family History

Graehn 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: Grahn, Green, Gruen, Gren, Graven, Gran, Rehn, Grein, Groen, Glahn

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Where is the Graehn family from?

You can see how Graehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graehn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Graehn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Graehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graehn 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 20 census records available for the last name Graehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graehn 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 Graehn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Graehn. For the veterans among your Graehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graehn lifespan?

Average Graehn life expectancy in 1966 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graehn 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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