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Graitzer Family History

Graitzer 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: Greitzer, Gratzer, Gritter, Kritzer, Kratzer, Gaither, Graeter

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Where is the Graitzer family from?

You can see how Graitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graitzer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Graitzer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Graitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graitzer 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 46 census records available for the last name Graitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graitzer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Graitzer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Graitzer. For the veterans among your Graitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graitzer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Graitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Graitzer in 1974 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graitzer 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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