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Greeble Family History

Greeble 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, Gribble, Grable, Greene, Greeley, Keeble, Greenlee, Tremble

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Where is the Greeble family from?

You can see how Greeble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeble family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greeble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Greeble families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Greeble's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Greeble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Greeble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeble 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Greeble. 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 23 military records available for the last name Greeble. For the veterans among your Greeble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeble lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Greeble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greeble in 1972 was 93, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeble 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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