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Graese Family History

Graese 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: Granese, Grasse, Graeser, Griese, Graeve, Graefe, Gramse, Grass

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Where is the Graese family from?

You can see how Graese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Graese families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graese 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 Graese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graese. 100% of Graese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Graese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graese 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 Graese. 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 162 military records available for the last name Graese. For the veterans among your Graese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graese lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Graese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Graese in 1971 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graese 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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