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Grabenhorst Family History

Grabenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Greenhouse, Brandhorst, Grabert, Walkenhorst, Krabbenhoft

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Where is the Grabenhorst family from?

You can see how Grabenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grabenhorst families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Grabenhorst's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Grabenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabenhorst 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 Grabenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabenhorst. 50% of Grabenhorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Switchman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Grabenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Grabenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabenhorst 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Grabenhorst. 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 317 military records available for the last name Grabenhorst. For the veterans among your Grabenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabenhorst lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Grabenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grabenhorst in 1947 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabenhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabenhorst 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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