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Grabos Family History

Grabos 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: Grabow, Grass, Dragos, Graber, Grado, Grapes, Drakos, Ramos, Gros

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Where is the Grabos family from?

You can see how Grabos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grabos families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Grabos families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grabos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabos 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 Grabos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Grabos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabos 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Grabos. 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 55 military records available for the last name Grabos. For the veterans among your Grabos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grabos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grabos in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabos 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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