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Grambs Family History

Grambs 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: Grams, Grames, Grambo, Grass, Grapes, Ramus, Ramos, Grab, Ambs, Gram

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Where is the Grambs family from?

You can see how Grambs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grambs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grambs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Grambs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Grambs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grambs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grambs 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 Grambs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grambs. 50% of Grambs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grambs women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grambs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Grambs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grambs 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Grambs. 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 77 military records available for the last name Grambs. For the veterans among your Grambs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grambs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Grambs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grambs in 1960 was 70, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grambs 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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