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Graetz Family History

Graetz Surname Meaning

German (also Grätz): see Gratz.

Germanized form (Grätz) of Sorbian Grac and Polish Gracz ‘player gambler’ (see Gratz).

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


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Where is the Graetz family from?

You can see how Graetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Graetz families living in Alberta. This was about 93% of all the recorded Graetz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Graetz families in 1911.
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What did your Graetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graetz. 23% of Graetz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Graetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graetz were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Pharmacist
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Graetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graetz 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Graetz. 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 Graetz. For the veterans among your Graetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graetz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Graetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Graetz in 1962 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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