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Griebstein Family History

Griebstein 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: Greenstein, Gerstein, Grabenstein, Gorenstein, Glickstein, Fierstein

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Where is the Griebstein family from?

You can see how Griebstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griebstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Griebstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griebstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Griebstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Griebstein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Griebstein. For the veterans among your Griebstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Griebstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Griebstein in 1969 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebstein 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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