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Graffi Family History

Graffi 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, Graffis, Graf, Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Raffa, Graffam, Graft

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Where is the Graffi family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graffi. 60% of Graffi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Paver
    40%

What Graffi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Graffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffi 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Graffi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Graffi. For the veterans among your Graffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Graffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Graffi in 1969 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffi 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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