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Graefe Name Meaning

German (North Rhine-Westphalia; also Gräfe): variant of Graf

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grafe, Grefe, Graeve, Graef, Graeff, Grave, Grebe, Greve, Graff

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Where is the Graefe family from?

You can see how Graefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graefe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Graefe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Graefe families living in Maryland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Graefe's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Graefe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graefe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graefe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graefe. 18% of Graefe men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Graefe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graefe were Oiler and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Oiler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Graefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graefe 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Graefe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Graefe. For the veterans among your Graefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graefe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Graefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Graefe in 1962 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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