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Grebil Family History

Grebil 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: Greil, Greif, Giebel, Reil, Gaebel, Griebel, Rebel, Goebel, Grell

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Where is the Grebil family from?

You can see how Grebil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grebil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grebil families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grebil's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grebil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebil 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 67 census records available for the last name Grebil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebil 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grebil. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grebil. For the veterans among your Grebil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Grebil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grebil in 1967 was 57, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebil 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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