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Griebsch Family History

Griebsch 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: Griesbach, Liebsch, Giersch, Groetsch, Huebsch, Rensch, Ruesch

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Where is the Griebsch family from?

You can see how Griebsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griebsch family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griebsch's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Griebsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebsch 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 Griebsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Cleaning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griebsch. 100% of Griebsch women worked as a House Cleaning.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Cleaning
    100%

What Griebsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Griebsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebsch 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Griebsch. 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 192 military records available for the last name Griebsch. For the veterans among your Griebsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Griebsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Griebsch in 1967 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griebsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebsch 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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