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Grabber Family History

Grabber 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: Grabner, Graber, Grabbe, Graeber, Gaber, Gabler, Gruber, Krabbe

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Where is the Grabber family from?

You can see how Grabber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grabber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grabber families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Grabber's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grabber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grabber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabber. 67% of Grabber men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Grabber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabber were Helper and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Grabber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Grabber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabber 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Grabber. 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 138 military records available for the last name Grabber. For the veterans among your Grabber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grabber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grabber in 1966 was 66, and 38 in 2004.

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