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Grabert Name Meaning

German:: (also Gräbert): variant of Graber . nickname for someone with gray hair from Middle High German grā(w) Middle Low German grāw.

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


Similar surnames: Gragert, Gradert, Trabert, Graber, Gruber, Grauer, Grabner, Grader

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Where is the Grabert family from?

You can see how Grabert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grabert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Grabert families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grabert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Grabert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabert. 34% of Grabert men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Grabert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabert were Salesman 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Silk Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grabert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabert 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Grabert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grabert. For the veterans among your Grabert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grabert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grabert in 1957 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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