Grafius Family History

Grafius Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Graffius, Graffis, Graf, Grass, Grau, Blasius, Rais, Rasmus, Darius, Grapes

3,000 record(s) for Grafius

828	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
184	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
532	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Grafius family from?

You can see how Grafius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grafius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grafius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Grafius families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Grafius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grafius families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grafius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grafius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grafius. 50% of Grafius men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grafius women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grafius were Carpenter and Laborer.

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

50%

Carpenter

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Operator

50%

Laborer

50%

What Grafius family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 532 census records available for the last name Grafius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Grafius. 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.

Military Records

There are 184 military records available for the last name Grafius. For the veterans among your Grafius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Grafius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grafius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grafius in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafius ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.