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Gribs Family History

Gribs 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: Gries, Kribs, Grill, Grass, Fries, Grime, Gross, Krebs, Ries, Grine

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Where is the Gribs family from?

You can see how Gribs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gribs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gribs family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribs's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gribs families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gribs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribs 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gribs. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gribs. For the veterans among your Gribs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribs lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gribs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gribs in 1976 was 90, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribs 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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