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Grafhorst Family History

Grafhorst 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: Brandhorst, Barhorst, Laforest, Trafford, Horst, Rapport, Eichhorst

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Where is the Grafhorst family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Grafhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafhorst 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grafhorst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grafhorst. For the veterans among your Grafhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Grafhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grafhorst in 1969 was 83, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grafhorst 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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