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Greebel Family History

Greebel 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: Griebel, Greubel, Gressel, Giebel, Griesel, Gaebel, Greener, Rebel

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Where is the Greebel family from?

You can see how Greebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Greebel families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Greebel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greebel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Greebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greebel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Greebel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Greebel. For the veterans among your Greebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greebel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Greebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Greebel in 1967 was 61, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greebel 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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