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Grebenstein Family History

Grebenstein 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: Grabenstein, Greenstein, Rabenstein, Rubenstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Grebenstein family from?

You can see how Grebenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grebenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Grebenstein families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Grebenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grebenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebenstein 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 Grebenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grebenstein. 100% of Grebenstein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grebenstein women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Grebenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Grebenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebenstein 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Grebenstein. 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 443 military records available for the last name Grebenstein. For the veterans among your Grebenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebenstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grebenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grebenstein in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebenstein 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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