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Graichen Family History

Graichen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Graicha in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Graichen family from?

You can see how Graichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graichen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graichen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Graichen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Graichen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Graichen families in 1880.
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What did your Graichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graichen. 23% of Graichen men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Graichen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Graichen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graichen 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Graichen. 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 627 military records available for the last name Graichen. For the veterans among your Graichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graichen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Graichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Graichen in 1942 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graichen 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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