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Gribbler Family History

Gribbler 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: Gribble, Hibbler, Giebler, Gribben, Tribble, Gibble, Ribble, Grimble

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Where is the Gribbler family from?

You can see how Gribbler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gribbler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Gribbler families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribbler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gribbler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribbler 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 Gribbler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gribbler. 100% of Gribbler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gribbler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Gribbler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gribbler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gribbler. For the veterans among your Gribbler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribbler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Gribbler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gribbler in 1968 was 72, and 81 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gribbler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribbler 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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