This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Greeberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Greeberg Family History

Greeberg 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: Greenberg, Freeberg, Freberg, Greener, Freiberg, Granberg, Grunberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Greeberg family from?

You can see how Greeberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Greeberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greeberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greeberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Greeberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greeberg. 50% of Greeberg men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Greeberg women worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Greeberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Greeberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Greeberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Greeberg

Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Greeberg. 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.

View all Greeberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Greeberg. For the veterans among your Greeberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Greeberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Greeberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Greeberg lifespan?

Average Greeberg life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greeberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Greeberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial