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Grabarek Family History

Grabarek Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name from a diminutive of grabarz ‘grave digger’.

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


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Where is the Grabarek family from?

You can see how Grabarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grabarek families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Grabarek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grabarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabarek 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 Grabarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabarek. 50% of Grabarek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grabarek women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Roofer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Grabarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Grabarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabarek 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Grabarek. 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 175 military records available for the last name Grabarek. For the veterans among your Grabarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabarek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grabarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grabarek in 1960 was 42, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabarek 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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