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Gribnau Family History

Gribnau 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: Gronau, Grabau, Grinnan, Gibeau, Grau, Granat, Grine, Grabner, Ribar

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribnau 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 90 census records available for the last name Gribnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribnau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gribnau. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gribnau. For the veterans among your Gribnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribnau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gribnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gribnau in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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