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Graeper Family History

Graeper 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: Graeter, Graper, Graeser, Graeber, Grabner, Graber, Draper, Granger

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Where is the Graeper family from?

You can see how Graeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Graeper families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Graeper's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Graeper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graeper 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 233 census records available for the last name Graeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeper 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Graeper. 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 25 military records available for the last name Graeper. For the veterans among your Graeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Graeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Graeper in 1966 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graeper 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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