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Graffenreid Family History

Graffenreid 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: De Graffenreid, Trafford, Draffen, Gaffney, Rafferty, Gafford

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Where is the Graffenreid family from?

You can see how Graffenreid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffenreid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffenreid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Graffenreid family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffenreid's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Graffenreid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffenreid 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 Graffenreid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffenreid. 50% of Graffenreid men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Graffenreid women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graffenreid were Mert Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mert Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • House Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Graffenreid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Graffenreid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffenreid 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Graffenreid. 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 193 military records available for the last name Graffenreid. For the veterans among your Graffenreid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffenreid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Graffenreid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Graffenreid in 1967 was 77, and 95 in 1991.

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