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Graheck Family History

Graheck 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: Grahek, Grajek, Heck, Grave, Grasmick, Graber, Krack, Graven, Grahn

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Where is the Graheck family from?

You can see how Graheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graheck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Graheck families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graheck's in USA. California had the highest population of Graheck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graheck. 100% of Graheck men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Graheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graheck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Graheck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Graheck. For the veterans among your Graheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graheck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Graheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Graheck in 1961 was 57, and 56 in 2004.

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