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Grebbell Family History

Grebbell 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: Grewell, Greubel, Grennell, Grenell, Grenfell, Gobbell, Gesell

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Where is the Grebbell family from?

You can see how Grebbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grebbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Grebbell families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grebbell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Grebbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebbell 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 Grebbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grebbell. 100% of Grebbell 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%

What Grebbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Grebbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebbell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Grebbell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grebbell. For the veterans among your Grebbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebbell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grebbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grebbell in 1965 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebbell 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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