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Grab Family History

Grab Surname Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: topographic name from Polish grab, Ukrainian and Rusyn hrab (Russian-oriented transliteration grab) ‘hornbeam’.

German and Swiss German: topographic name from Middle High German grabe(n) ‘ditch (track alongside a) moat’.

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


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Where is the Grab family from?

You can see how Grab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Grab families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grab's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grab families in 1911.
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What did your Grab ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grab. 100% of Grab men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grab 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grab. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Grab. For the veterans among your Grab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grab lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grab in 1960 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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