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Grafenecker Family History

Grafenecker 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: Longenecker, Rubenacker, Dannecker, Schoenecker, Reinecker

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Where is the Grafenecker family from?

You can see how Grafenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafenecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grafenecker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grafenecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grafenecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafenecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grafenecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Grafenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafenecker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grafenecker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grafenecker. For the veterans among your Grafenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafenecker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Grafenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grafenecker in 1970 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

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