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Graling Family History

Graling 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: Graning, Gramling, Gosling, Kraning, Gilling, Fralin, Brading

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Where is the Graling family from?

You can see how Graling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Graling families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Graling's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Graling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graling. 100% of Graling 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 346 census records available for the last name Graling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graling 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 Graling. 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 76 military records available for the last name Graling. For the veterans among your Graling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graling lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Graling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Graling in 1972 was 95, and 74 in 2001.

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