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Grabenstein Family History

Grabenstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German grabe(n) ‘ditch (track alongside a) moat’ + stein ‘rock’.

Habitational name from Grafenstein near Wohlau Silesia.

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


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Where is the Grabenstein family from?

You can see how Grabenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Grabenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grabenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grabenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Grabenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabenstein. 32% of Grabenstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grabenstein women worked as a House Work.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Grabenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grabenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabenstein 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Grabenstein. 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 357 military records available for the last name Grabenstein. For the veterans among your Grabenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grabenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grabenstein in 1963 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabenstein 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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