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Grebe Family History

Grebe Surname Meaning

German (Hesse): variant of Graf.

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


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Where is the Grebe family from?

You can see how Grebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Grebe families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grebe's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Grebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebe 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 Grebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grebe. 20% of Grebe men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Grebe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grebe were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    8%

What Grebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grebe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grebe. For the veterans among your Grebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grebe in 1950 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebe 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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