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Greble Family History

Greble 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: Preble, Grable, Grebe, Grelle, Gable, Frable, Ruble, Gribble, Greene

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Where is the Greble family from?

You can see how Greble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greble family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Greble families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greble's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greble 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 Greble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greble. 22% of Greble men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Greble women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Own Business
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Greble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Greble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greble 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Greble. 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 861 military records available for the last name Greble. For the veterans among your Greble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Greble in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greble 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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