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Graffweg Family History

Graffweg 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: Graffeo, Draffen, Gaffney, Griffel, Graff, Raffel, Graffam, Gaffner

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Where is the Graffweg family from?

You can see how Graffweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffweg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graffweg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Graffweg's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Graffweg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Graffweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffweg 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Graffweg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Graffweg. For the veterans among your Graffweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffweg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Graffweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graffweg in 1979 was 70, and 92 in 1996.

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