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Gratfelder Family History

Gratfelder 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: Glatfelter, Gladfelter, Gelder, Grunfeld, Gfeller, Grauberger

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Where is the Gratfelder family from?

You can see how Gratfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gratfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gratfelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gratfelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gratfelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gratfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratfelder 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 immigration records available for the last name Gratfelder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gratfelder. For the veterans among your Gratfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gratfelder lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gratfelder 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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