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Graefe Name Meaning

German (Rhine-Westphalia): variant of Graf 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Grafe, Grefe, Graeve, Graef, Graeff, Grave, Grebe, Greve, Graff

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Graefe Family Origin

Where is the Graefe family from?

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You can see how Graefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graefe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Graefe families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Graefe families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graefe's in the UK. London had the highest population of Graefe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graefe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Graefe Family Occupations

What did your Graefe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Graefe. 8% of Graefe men worked as a Carpenter and 55% of Graefe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graefe were Comp Disecter Phywood panel Manufacturer and Ladies Hairdresser

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Carpenter joiner
    8%
  • Chartered Secretary
    8%
  • Comp Disecter Phywood panel Manufacturer
    8%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Clerk Vencer Merchant
    10%
  • Furriers Liner
    10%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Graefe Historical Records

What Graefe family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Graefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graefe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 889 immigration records available for the last name Graefe. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Graefe. For the veterans among your Graefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Graefe Life Expectancy

What is the average Graefe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Graefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Graefe in 1962 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graefe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graefe 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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