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Graffis Family History

Graffis Surname Meaning

Variant of Graffius.

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


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Where is the Graffis family from?

You can see how Graffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Graffis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Graffis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Graffis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Graffis families in 1911.
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What did your Graffis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graffis. 44% of Graffis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Graffis women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graffis were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Graffis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffis 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Graffis. 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 204 military records available for the last name Graffis. For the veterans among your Graffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Graffis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Graffis in 1960 was 29, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffis 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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