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Gramber Family History

Gramber 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, Grammer, Gramer, Gamber, Graeber, Kamber, Gaber, Gruber

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Where is the Gramber family from?

You can see how Gramber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gramber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gramber family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gramber's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gramber families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gramber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramber 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gramber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gramber. For the veterans among your Gramber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramber lifespan?

Average Gramber life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramber 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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