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Graifer Family History

Graifer 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: Reifer, Grabner, Graber, Trainer, Granger, Grasser, Graver, Graser

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Where is the Graifer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Graifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graifer. 60% of Graifer 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
    60%
  • Accountant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Graifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graifer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Graifer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Graifer. For the veterans among your Graifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graifer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Graifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Graifer in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

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