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Griebner Family History

Griebner 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: Grebner, Groebner, Graebner, Grabner, Greener, Griebel, Greiner

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Where is the Griebner family from?

You can see how Griebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Griebner families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Griebner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griebner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Griebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebner 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Griebner. 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 78 military records available for the last name Griebner. For the veterans among your Griebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Griebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Griebner in 1971 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebner 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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