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Graser Family History

Graser Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German gras ‘grass’ + the agent suffix -er.

A topographic name for someone who owned or lived on a patch of meadowland.

It can also serve as an occupational name for a reaper who cut grass with a sickle for fresh fodder.

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


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Where is the Graser family from?

You can see how Graser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Graser families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Graser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Graser families in 1891.
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What did your Graser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graser. 100% of Graser 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Graser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Graser. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Graser. For the veterans among your Graser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graser lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Graser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Graser in 1947 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graser 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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