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Graba Family History

Graba 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: Raba, Gaba, Grab, Grabe, Grana, Gruba, Grabau, Graca, Grala, Grabb

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Where is the Graba family from?

You can see how Graba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Graba families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Graba's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Graba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graba 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 Graba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graba. 100% of Graba 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 396 census records available for the last name Graba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graba 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Graba. 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 289 military records available for the last name Graba. For the veterans among your Graba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Graba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Graba in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graba 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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