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Grabbe Name Meaning

North German: variant of Krabbe .

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


Similar surnames: Grabb, Krabbe, Grubbe, Grave, Grawe, Graeve, Grebe, Abbe, Grabe

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Where is the Grabbe family from?

You can see how Grabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grabbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Grabbe families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grabbe's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Grabbe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabbe. 34% of Grabbe men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Grabbe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabbe were Manager and House Cleaner. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • House Cleaner
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabbe 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Grabbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 686 military records available for the last name Grabbe. For the veterans among your Grabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabbe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Grabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grabbe in 1948 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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