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Graffius Family History

Graffius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Graff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Graffius family from?

You can see how Graffius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Graffius family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffius's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Graffius families in 1891.
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What did your Graffius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffius. 27% of Graffius men worked as a Coal Miner and 100% of Graffius women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    27%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Graffius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graffius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffius 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Graffius. 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 650 military records available for the last name Graffius. For the veterans among your Graffius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffius lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Graffius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Graffius in 1946 was 36, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffius 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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