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Graffey Family History

Graffey 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: Gaffey, Graffeo, Griffey, Draffen, Gaffney, Griffel, Graff, Graney

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Where is the Graffey family from?

You can see how Graffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Graffey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graffey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Graffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Graffey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Graffey. For the veterans among your Graffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Graffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Graffey in 1974 was 69, and 48 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffey 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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