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Graffenberg Family History

Graffenberg 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: Frankenberg, Granberg, Brandenberg, Hoffenberg, Rabenberg

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Where is the Graffenberg family from?

You can see how Graffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Graffenberg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Graffenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Graffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffenberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Graffenberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Graffenberg. For the veterans among your Graffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffenberg lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Graffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Graffenberg in 1980 was 70, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffenberg 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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