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Grabke Family History

Grabke 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: Grable, Grabe, Gramke, Grabbe, Drake, Brake, Grave, Rake, Grange

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Where is the Grabke family from?

You can see how Grabke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grabke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grabke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grabke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Grabke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabke 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Grabke. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grabke. For the veterans among your Grabke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grabke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grabke in 1967 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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