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Graiber Family History

Graiber 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: Graber, Graeber, Gaber, Gruber, Grabner, Garber, Trainer, Granger

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Where is the Graiber family from?

You can see how Graiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graiber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graiber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Graiber families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Graiber's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Graiber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graiber 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 Graiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graiber. 100% of Graiber women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Graiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graiber 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Graiber. 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 3 military records available for the last name Graiber. For the veterans among your Graiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graiber lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Graiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Graiber in 1968 was 72, and 54 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graiber 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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