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Grabell Family History

Grabell 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: Grabel, Grabill, Gravell, Gabel, Graber, Gravely, Grable, Grabe

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Where is the Grabell family from?

You can see how Grabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Grabell families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grabell's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Grabell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabell 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 Grabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cafeteria Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabell. 35% of Grabell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grabell women worked as a Cafeteria Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabell were Farming and Beautician.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cafeteria Helper
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Grabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Grabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabell 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Grabell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grabell. For the veterans among your Grabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Grabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grabell in 1944 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabell 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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