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Greber Family History

Greber Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Graber. German and Swiss German: variant of Gräber (see Graber).

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


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Where is the Greber family from?

You can see how Greber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Greber families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Greber's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Greber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greber 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 Greber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greber. 12% of Greber men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Greber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greber were Plumber and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Typist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greber 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 Greber. 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 788 military records available for the last name Greber. For the veterans among your Greber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Greber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greber in 1959 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greber 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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