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Grabelsky Family History

Grabelsky 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: Gravely, Grabowski, Grabinski, Grabel, Grabski, Belsky, Grajewski

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Where is the Grabelsky family from?

You can see how Grabelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Grabelsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grabelsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grabelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabelsky 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 Grabelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabelsky. 100% of Grabelsky men worked as a Manager and 100% of Grabelsky women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Grabelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Grabelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabelsky 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Grabelsky. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grabelsky. For the veterans among your Grabelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabelsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grabelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grabelsky in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabelsky 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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