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Graebner Family History

Graebner Surname Meaning

German (also Gräbner): variant of Graber.

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


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Where is the Graebner family from?

You can see how Graebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graebner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Graebner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Graebner families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Graebner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Graebner families in 1880.
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What did your Graebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graebner. 28% of Graebner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Graebner women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Graebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graebner 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Graebner. 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 388 military records available for the last name Graebner. For the veterans among your Graebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graebner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Graebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Graebner in 1947 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graebner 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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