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Graper Family History

Graper Surname Meaning

North German (Gräper): occupational name for a maker of metal or earthenware vessels from an agent derivative of Middle Low German grope ‘pot’.

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


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Where is the Graper family from?

You can see how Graper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Graper families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Graper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graper families in 1891.
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What did your Graper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graper. 50% of Graper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Graper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graper 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Graper. 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 565 military records available for the last name Graper. For the veterans among your Graper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graper lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Graper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Graper in 1944 was 27, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graper 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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