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Graif Family History

Graif 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: Graf, Greif, Graff, Graef, Gray, Grass, Grau, Drain, Grant, Grave

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Where is the Graif family from?

You can see how Graif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graif family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Graif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Graif family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graif's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Graif families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graif 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 Graif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graif. 43% of Graif men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Traveling Salesman
    29%

What Graif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Graif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graif 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Graif. 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 109 military records available for the last name Graif. For the veterans among your Graif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graif lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Graif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Graif in 1951 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graif

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graif 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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