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Graeve Family History

Graeve Surname Meaning

German (also Gräve): variant of Grave.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Graeve family from?

You can see how Graeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graeve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Graeve families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Graeve's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graeve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graeve 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 Graeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graeve. 32% of Graeve men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Graeve women worked as a Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Asst Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Graeve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Graeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeve 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Graeve. 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 643 military records available for the last name Graeve. For the veterans among your Graeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeve lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Graeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Graeve in 1958 was 45, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graeve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graeve 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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