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Grappendorf Family History

Grappendorf 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: Hattendorf, Altendorf, Langendorf, Allendorf, Glandorf, Sagendorf

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Where is the Grappendorf family from?

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

What did your Grappendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Grappendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grappendorf 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Grappendorf. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grappendorf. For the veterans among your Grappendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grappendorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grappendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grappendorf in 1968 was 38, and 13 in 2002.

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