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Graffner Family History

Graffner 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: Gaffner, Grabner, Gaffney, Reffner, Graupner, Graner, Geffner

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Where is the Graffner family from?

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

There are 49 census records available for the last name Graffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Graffner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Graffner. For the veterans among your Graffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffner lifespan?

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