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Grabec Family History

Grabec 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, Grabe, Grabel, Grabiec, Brabec, Graben, Gabel, Grave, Gaber

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Where is the Grabec family from?

You can see how Grabec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grabec family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grabec's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Grabec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Grabec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Grabec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabec 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Grabec. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grabec. For the veterans among your Grabec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabec lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grabec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grabec in 1972 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabec 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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