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Grabey Family History

Grabey 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, Graney, Rabey, Grabe, Grabel, Graley, Gracey, Graben, Gabel

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Where is the Grabey family from?

You can see how Grabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grabey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grabey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabey 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 Grabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabey. 100% of Grabey men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Grabey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Grabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grabey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Grabey. For the veterans among your Grabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Grabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grabey in 1969 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabey 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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