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Graesser Family History

Graesser Surname Meaning

South German (Grässer): see Grasser

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


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Where is the Graesser family from?

You can see how Graesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Graesser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Graesser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graesser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Graesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graesser. 24% of Graesser men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Graesser women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Graesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graesser 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Graesser. 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 140 military records available for the last name Graesser. For the veterans among your Graesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Graesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Graesser in 1963 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graesser 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.

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