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Grafa Family History

Grafa 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: Graf, Graff, Graft, Grana, Graca, Grala, Grafe, Gray, Rana, Grass

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Where is the Grafa family from?

You can see how Grafa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grafa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grafa families living in Texas. This was about 65% of all the recorded Grafa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grafa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafa 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 210 census records available for the last name Grafa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafa 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grafa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Grafa. For the veterans among your Grafa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grafa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grafa in 1962 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafa 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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