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Grabel Family History

Grabel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Grable. Possibly also an Americanized form of Swiss German Krähbühl (see Graybill).

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


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Where is the Grabel family from?

You can see how Grabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Grabel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grabel families in 1911.
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What did your Grabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabel. 22% of Grabel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grabel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Grabel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabel 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Grabel. 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 340 military records available for the last name Grabel. For the veterans among your Grabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grabel in 1955 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabel 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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