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Grebs Family History

Grebs 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: Krebs, Gress, Greis, Grems, Grebe, Greb, Reis, Green, Grass, Gross

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Where is the Grebs family from?

You can see how Grebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grebs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Grebs families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grebs's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grebs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebs 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 Grebs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Grebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebs 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grebs. 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 71 military records available for the last name Grebs. For the veterans among your Grebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Grebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grebs in 1964 was 87, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebs 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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