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Graewe Family History

Graewe 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: Grewe, Graeve, Graefe, Grawe, Grave, Grange, Grace, Grande, Granese

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Where is the Graewe family from?

You can see how Graewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graewe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Graewe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Graewe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Graewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graewe 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 67 census records available for the last name Graewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graewe 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Graewe. 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 171 military records available for the last name Graewe. For the veterans among your Graewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Graewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Graewe in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graewe 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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