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Grabbe Family History

Grabbe Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Krabbe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grabbe family from?

You can see how Grabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grabbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grabbe families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grabbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grabbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabbe 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 Grabbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grabbe. 100% of Grabbe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grabbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabbe 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Grabbe. 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 686 military records available for the last name Grabbe. For the veterans among your Grabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabbe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Grabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grabbe in 1948 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabbe 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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