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Gribbs Family History

Gribbs 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: Grubbs, Cribbs, Kribbs, Gibbs, Ribas, Grivas, Gribble, Grieb, Grubbe

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Where is the Gribbs family from?

You can see how Gribbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gribbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gribbs family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribbs's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gribbs families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribbs 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 Gribbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gribbs. 100% of Gribbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Gribbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbs 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gribbs. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gribbs. For the veterans among your Gribbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribbs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gribbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gribbs in 1967 was 79, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribbs 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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