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Greb Family History

Greb Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Grab.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greb family from?

You can see how Greb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Greb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greb families in 1891.
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What did your Greb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greb. 100% of Greb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Greb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greb 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Greb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greb. For the veterans among your Greb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Greb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Greb in 1953 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greb 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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