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Greba Family History

Greba 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: Gleba, Gruba, Grega, Grebe, Greb, Green, Reza, Krebs, Raba, Gren

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Where is the Greba family from?

You can see how Greba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Greba families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Greba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Greba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greba 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Greba. 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 50 military records available for the last name Greba. For the veterans among your Greba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greba in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greba 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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