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Graeber Family History

Graeber Surname Meaning

German (also Gräber): see Graber

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


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Where is the Graeber family from?

You can see how Graeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graeber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Graeber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Graeber families living in Derbyshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Graeber's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Graeber families in 1891.
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What did your Graeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graeber. 19% of Graeber men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Graeber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graeber were Carpenter 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
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Graeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graeber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Graeber. 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 Graeber. For the veterans among your Graeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graeber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Graeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Graeber in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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