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Grib Family History

Grib 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: Grob, Grab, Grim, Grieb, Geib, Greb, Graf, Grill, Gray, Grau

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Where is the Grib family from?

You can see how Grib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grib family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grib families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grib families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Grib's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grib families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grib 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 Grib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grib. 67% of Grib men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grib women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grib were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Grib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Grib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grib 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Grib. 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 252 military records available for the last name Grib. For the veterans among your Grib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grib lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grib in 1960 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grib 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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