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Gribish Family History

Gribish 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: Grubich, Prebish, Grosh, Rubis, Dobish, Gladish, Grist, Ribas, Krish

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Where is the Gribish family from?

You can see how Gribish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gribish family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gribish's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gribish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gribish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gribish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gribish. For the veterans among your Gribish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribish lifespan?

Average Gribish life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribish 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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