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Grastorf Family History

Grastorf 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: Pastor, Kasdorf, Astor, Gratton, Grasser, Rasor, Gaston, Graser

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Where is the Grastorf family from?

You can see how Grastorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grastorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grastorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Grastorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grastorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grastorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grastorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grastorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grastorf. 100% of Grastorf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grastorf women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Grastorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grastorf 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Grastorf. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grastorf. For the veterans among your Grastorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grastorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grastorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grastorf in 1965 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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