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Grafstein Family History

Grafstein 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: Gladstein, Goldstein, Gerstein, Gutstein, Grabenstein, Greenstein

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Where is the Grafstein family from?

You can see how Grafstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grafstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grafstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grafstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grafstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Grafstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafstein 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Grafstein. 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 41 military records available for the last name Grafstein. For the veterans among your Grafstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grafstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grafstein in 1960 was 41, and 83 in 2003.

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