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Graben Family History

Graben Surname Meaning

German: variant of Grab

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


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Where is the Graben family from?

You can see how Graben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Graben families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Graben's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Graben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graben 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 Graben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graben. 47% of Graben men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Graben women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graben were Agent and House Keeping.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • House Keeping
    17%

What Graben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graben 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Graben. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Graben. For the veterans among your Graben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Graben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Graben in 1963 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graben 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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