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Griebahn Family History

Griebahn 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: Grahn, Greenan, Griebel, Grieb, Griesbach, Gribben, Riemann, Rieben

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Where is the Griebahn family from?

You can see how Griebahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griebahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Griebahn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Griebahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griebahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebahn 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 139 census records available for the last name Griebahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebahn 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 Griebahn. 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 44 military records available for the last name Griebahn. For the veterans among your Griebahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebahn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Griebahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Griebahn in 1967 was 93, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebahn 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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