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Graffuis Family History

Graffuis Name 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: Graffis, Graffius, Griffis, Griffin, Graff, Graffam, Griffes, Gruis

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Where is the Graffuis family from?

You can see how Graffuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graffuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Graffuis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffuis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graffuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graffuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graffuis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Graffuis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Graffuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffuis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Graffuis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Graffuis. For the veterans among your Graffuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffuis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Graffuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Graffuis in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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