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Graab Family History

Graab 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: Grab, Glaab, Grabb, Raab, Graf, Gray, Grass, Crabb, Grau, Grant

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Where is the Graab family from?

You can see how Graab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graab family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Graab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Graab family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Graab's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Graab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graab 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 120 census records available for the last name Graab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graab 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Graab. 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 31 military records available for the last name Graab. For the veterans among your Graab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graab lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Graab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Graab in 1973 was 52, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graab 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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