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Grapenthen Family History

Grapenthen 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: Grantham, Graeter, Grabenstein, Raether, Genther, Genthe, Granahan

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Where is the Grapenthen family from?

You can see how Grapenthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grapenthen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grapenthen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grapenthen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grapenthen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grapenthen 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 27 census records available for the last name Grapenthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grapenthen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grapenthen. 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 Grapenthen. For the veterans among your Grapenthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grapenthen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Grapenthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grapenthen in 1983 was 80, and 85 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grapenthen 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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