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Grabiec Family History

Grabiec Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name from an agent derivative of grabić ‘to rake up’ also ‘to plunder’.

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


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Where is the Grabiec family from?

You can see how Grabiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabiec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Grabiec families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grabiec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grabiec families in 1911.
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What did your Grabiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabiec. 50% of Grabiec men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grabiec women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabiec were Proprietor and Speeder Tender.

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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%
  • Paper Maker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Presser
    29%
  • Setter
    15%
  • Speeder Tender
    15%

What Grabiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Grabiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabiec 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Grabiec. 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 240 military records available for the last name Grabiec. For the veterans among your Grabiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabiec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grabiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grabiec in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabiec 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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