The first wave of depopulation took place in the 17th century, when Grabova shared the fate of Moscopole and during the inter-war period, starting with 1931, many of Grabovars emigrated to Elbasan and Lushnjë.

Another important immigration began in 1950, when communist authorities used the craftsmen from Grabova to build the industrial units in Korçë, Pogradec, Gramsh, Elbasan, and Tirana.

[1] Bardhi, Buzo, Cyco, Canuti, Nishku, Trushi, Thano, Verushi.

[2] Theodhor (Dhori), Andoni, Kristo, Dhimo, Jani, Jorgji, Llambi, Dhionis, Pandeli, Piro, Spiro, Sotir (Sotiraqi), Themistokli, Thoma, Vangjeli, etc.

[2] Dhimitra, Margarita, Maria, Naunka, Parashqevi, Thomaidha, Violeta (Violta)[2]