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Grabach Family History

Grabach Surname 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: Urbach, Orbach, Gronbach, Radach, Grabau, Erbach, Brubach, Grubich

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Where is the Grabach family from?

You can see how Grabach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Grabach families living in Ohio. This was about 76% of all the recorded Grabach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grabach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabach 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 Grabach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabach. 100% of Grabach women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Grabach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Grabach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabach 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grabach. 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 78 military records available for the last name Grabach. For the veterans among your Grabach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Grabach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grabach in 1967 was 56, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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