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Gramb Family History

Gramb 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: Grab, Gram, Grams, Kramb, Gramm, Grambo, Grabb, Ram, Graf, Gray

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Where is the Gramb family from?

You can see how Gramb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gramb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gramb families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gramb's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gramb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramb 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 Gramb ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gramb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramb 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gramb. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gramb. For the veterans among your Gramb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramb lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Gramb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gramb in 1979 was 68, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramb 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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