Graafsma Family History

Graafsma Surname 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: Braaksma, Grassman, Graffam, Brandsma, Grassia, Schaafsma, Graf, Grass, Kraska, Rama

439	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
36	Immigration Records
45	Census and Voter Lists
306	Member Trees

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Where is the Graafsma family from?

You can see how Graafsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graafsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Graafsma family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Graafsma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Graafsma families in 1920.

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

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Census Record

There are 45 census records available for the last name Graafsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graafsma census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Graafsma. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Graafsma. For the veterans among your Graafsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graafsma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Graafsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Graafsma in 1969 was 80, and 80 in 2001.

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Graafsma Surname Meaning

Where is the Graafsma family from?

What Graafsma family records will you find?

What is the average Graafsma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Graafsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Graafsma in 1969 was 80, and 80 in 2001.

Graafsma Family History

Graafsma Surname Meaning

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Graafsma Surname Meaning

837 record(s) for Graafsma

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Where is the Graafsma family from?

What Graafsma family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Graafsma lifespan?

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