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Graffe Family History

Graffe 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: Graff, Graffeo, Graefe, Grafe, Graf, Grave, Griffo, Grange, Draffen

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Where is the Graffe family from?

You can see how Graffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Graffe family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Graffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffe 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 Graffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffe. 32% of Graffe men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Graffe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graffe were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Graffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffe 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Graffe. 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 354 military records available for the last name Graffe. For the veterans among your Graffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Graffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graffe in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffe 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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