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Graph Family History

Graph 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: Grape, Grap, Graf, Gray, Grass, Rath, Grau, Grant, Grosh, Grave

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Where is the Graph family from?

You can see how Graph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graph family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Graph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Graph families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graph's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Graph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graph 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 Graph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graph. 60% of Graph women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Graph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graph 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Graph. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Graph. For the veterans among your Graph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graph lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Graph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Graph in 1979 was 43, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graph 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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