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Grabenhofer Family History

Grabenhofer 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: Grabner, Freihofer, Mayerhofer, Brabender, Krabbenhoft, Greenhoe

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Where is the Grabenhofer family from?

You can see how Grabenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabenhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grabenhofer families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grabenhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grabenhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Grabenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabenhofer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Grabenhofer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grabenhofer. For the veterans among your Grabenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabenhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Grabenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grabenhofer in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabenhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabenhofer 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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