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Grabb Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Krabbe .

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


Similar surnames: Grabbe, Crabb, Krabbe, Grab, Grubb, Garb, Grahn, Grabe, Grau, Gratz

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Where is the Grabb family from?

You can see how Grabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Grabb families living in Warwickshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Grabb's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grabb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grabb. 100% of Grabb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabb 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Grabb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 446 military records available for the last name Grabb. For the veterans among your Grabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grabb in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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