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Grafrey Family History

Grafrey 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: Godfrey, Rarey, Graney, Grasley, Gaffey, Gravley, Graffeo, Graley

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Where is the Grafrey family from?

You can see how Grafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Grafrey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grafrey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Grafrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafrey 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 Grafrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grafrey. 100% of Grafrey men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Grafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafrey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grafrey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grafrey. For the veterans among your Grafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grafrey

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