Grabell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Switzerland

The Grabell name was taken as a surname from a place name derived from the German word "Kraehen," meaning "crow" and "buehl" meaning "hill." There were probably several place names based on these words, including Kräyenbühl in the parish of Groshochstetten, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.

Early Origins of the Grabell family

The surname Grabell was first found in the Lucerne region of Switzerland where records show the Kreyenbuhl, Kraehenbuehl families since the 14th century.

Early History of the Grabell family

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Grabell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krähenbuhl, Kraehenbuhl, Kraehenbuehl, Krayenbuhl, Kreienbuhl, Kreyenbuhl, Kreyenbuel, Crayenbuhl, Creyenbuhl, Grenhenbuhl, Krahbuhl, Kraibil, Kraibill, Kraybil, Kraybill, Kraibuhl, Crabil, Crabill, Craybil, Craybill, Grabble, Grabil, Grabill, Kraybil and many more.

Early Notables of the Grabell family

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Grabell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grabell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sidney Grabell, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Souton, in 1899

Grabell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Glenn Grabell, aged 27, who settled in America, in 1908