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Grabiner Family History

Grabiner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grabner, Graber, Trainer, Greiner, Granier, Graupner, Graner, Griner

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Where is the Grabiner family from?

You can see how Grabiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grabiner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grabiner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grabiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabiner 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 Grabiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grabiner. 50% of Grabiner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Grabiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Grabiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabiner 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Grabiner. 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 96 military records available for the last name Grabiner. For the veterans among your Grabiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grabiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grabiner in 1963 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grabiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grabiner 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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