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Fischgrabe Family History

Fischgrabe 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: Schrage, Fischbach, Fischman, Fischer, Fichera, Schrade, Schwabe

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Where is the Fischgrabe family from?

You can see how Fischgrabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischgrabe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fischgrabe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fischgrabe family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Fischgrabe's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fischgrabe families in 1880.
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What did your Fischgrabe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Fischgrabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Fischgrabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischgrabe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fischgrabe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fischgrabe. For the veterans among your Fischgrabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischgrabe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Fischgrabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fischgrabe in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fischgrabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fischgrabe 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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