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Grabala Family History

Grabala 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: Rajala, Granata, Zabala, Sabala, Grable, Grabau, Gembala, Grabel

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Where is the Grabala family from?

You can see how Grabala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grabala family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grabala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grabala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabala 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 Grabala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabala. 100% of Grabala men worked as a Painter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Grabala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Grabala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabala 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grabala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grabala. For the veterans among your Grabala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Grabala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grabala in 1969 was 57, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabala 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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