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Gribner Family History

Gribner 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: Grabner, Griner, Grebner, Gruber, Grine, Graber, Grinder, Gritter

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Where is the Gribner family from?

You can see how Gribner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gribner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gribner families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gribner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gribner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribner 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 Gribner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gribner. 100% of Gribner 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 Gribner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gribner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gribner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gribner. For the veterans among your Gribner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gribner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gribner in 1965 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gribner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribner 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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