Origins of the Graeff surname

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    In 1921, most Graeffs lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Graeff first names?

    John

    William

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    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Graeffs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Graeffs in 1921

    All Taughs As Home

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    Artist Painting

    1

    Daily Domestic General

    1

    Dyer

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Graeffs in 1921

    Tinsmiths

    5

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Attendants

    2

    Carpenters

    2

    Semiskilled Routemen

    2

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