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Grabarz Family History

Grabarz Name 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: Graber, Grabau, Grabert, Graubard, Grabarek, Kramarz, Granat, Gaber

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Where is the Grabarz family from?

You can see how Grabarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabarz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grabarz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grabarz families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grabarz's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Grabarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabarz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabarz. 50% of Grabarz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Grabarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabarz 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Grabarz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Grabarz. For the veterans among your Grabarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabarz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grabarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grabarz in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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