History of your Surname
Get access to Grabitz family records.Start a free trial

Grabitz Family History

Grabitz 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: Gratz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Granito, Abitz, Grantz, Ravitz, Grabiec

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Grabitz family from?

You can see how Grabitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grabitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grabitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabitz ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Grabitz | Data not to scale

*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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Grabitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Grabitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Grabitz

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Grabitz. 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.

View all Grabitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Grabitz. For the veterans among your Grabitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grabitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grabitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Grabitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Grabitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grabitz in 1965 was 46, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabitz

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grabitz family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Grabitz last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial