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Gribus Family History

Gribus 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: Ribas, Grivas, Primus, Gries, Gibas, Garbus, Trybus, Gregus, Grubbs

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Where is the Gribus family from?

You can see how Gribus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gribus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gribus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gribus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribus 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 Gribus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gribus. 25% of Gribus men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Tanner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gribus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Gribus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gribus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gribus. For the veterans among your Gribus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gribus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gribus in 1966 was 77, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gribus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribus 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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