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Grabner Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German graben ‘ditch moat’ + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word. In part this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar ). German (Gräbner): variant of Graber . Slovenian: variant of Grabnar a topographic name derived from graben ‘ravine’ a loanword from German (see above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Graber, Graner, Gruber, Gabler, Gaber, Bradner, Kraner, Grable

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Where is the Grabner family from?

You can see how Grabner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grabner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Grabner families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Grabner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grabner families in 1880.
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What did your Grabner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabner. 21% of Grabner men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Grabner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabner were Miner and Inspector. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grabner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabner 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Grabner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grabner. For the veterans among your Grabner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grabner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grabner in 1956 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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