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Grabill Family History

Grabill Surname Meaning

Variant of Graybill a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Grabill family from?

You can see how Grabill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grabill families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabill's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Grabill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabill 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 Grabill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabill. 31% of Grabill men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Grabill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabill were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Grabill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grabill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabill 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Grabill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grabill. For the veterans among your Grabill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabill lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grabill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grabill in 1951 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabill 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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