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Grafstrom Family History

Grafstrom 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: Granstrom, Branstrom, Ranstrom, Safstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom

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Where is the Grafstrom family from?

You can see how Grafstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grafstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grafstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Grafstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grafstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grafstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grafstrom. 25% of Grafstrom men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Grafstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafstrom 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Grafstrom. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grafstrom. For the veterans among your Grafstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafstrom lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Grafstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grafstrom in 1957 was 54, and 78 in 2002.

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