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Graffel Family History

Graffel 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: Griffel, Raffel, Graffeo, Draffen, Riffel, Graff, Graffam, Gradel

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Where is the Graffel family from?

You can see how Graffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Graffel family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffel's in USA. California had the highest population of Graffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffel 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 43 census records available for the last name Graffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Graffel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Graffel. For the veterans among your Graffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1989, in the United States, Graffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Graffel in 1956 was 46, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffel 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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