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Grebb Family History

Grebb 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: Grubb, Grabb, Grebe, Greb, Green, Crabb, Krebs, Webb, Gren, Greif

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Where is the Grebb family from?

You can see how Grebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grebb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Grebb families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Grebb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grebb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebb 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 Grebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grebb. 28% of Grebb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grebb women worked as an Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grebb were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Grebb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebb 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Grebb. 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 139 military records available for the last name Grebb. For the veterans among your Grebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grebb in 1967 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebb 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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