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Greeb Family History

Greeb 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: Green, Greek, Grieb, Reeb, Greer, Greb, Gee, Creek, Freer, Gruen

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Where is the Greeb family from?

You can see how Greeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greeb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Greeb families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greeb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greeb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeb 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 Greeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greeb. 34% of Greeb men worked as a Partner and 100% of Greeb women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Partner
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Roofer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Greeb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Greeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeb 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Greeb. 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 96 military records available for the last name Greeb. For the veterans among your Greeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Greeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greeb in 1963 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeb 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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