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Gryb Family History

Gryb 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: Grob, Grab, Grzyb, Greb, Rye, Graf, Gray, Grau, Gay, Goy

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Where is the Gryb family from?

You can see how Gryb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gryb family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryb's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gryb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryb 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 Gryb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gryb. 100% of Gryb men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Gryb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gryb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryb 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gryb. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gryb. For the veterans among your Gryb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Gryb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gryb in 1964 was 58, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gryb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryb 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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