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Greaber Family History

Greaber 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: Graber, Greber, Greaser, Greaver, Creamer, Gaber, Gruber, Grabner

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Where is the Greaber family from?

You can see how Greaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greaber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Greaber families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Greaber's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Greaber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greaber 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 Greaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greaber. 50% of Greaber 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%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Greaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Greaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greaber 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Greaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Greaber. For the veterans among your Greaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greaber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Greaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greaber in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greaber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greaber 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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