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Grebey Family History

Grebey 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: Greber, Grebe, Green, Gruber, Goewey, Graber, Giebel, Gruben, Gaebel

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Where is the Grebey family from?

You can see how Grebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grebey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grebey families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grebey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grebey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebey 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 Grebey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grebey. 100% of Grebey men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Grebey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Grebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grebey. 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 177 military records available for the last name Grebey. For the veterans among your Grebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grebey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grebey in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebey 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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