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Grabb Family History

Grabb Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Krabbe.

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


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Where is the Grabb family from?

You can see how Grabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Grabb families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grabb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grabb families in 1911.
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What did your Grabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabb. 20% of Grabb men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Grabb women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabb were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabb 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Grabb. 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 446 military records available for the last name Grabb. For the veterans among your Grabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grabb in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabb 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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