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Grebl Family History

Grebl 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: Grell, Grebe, Greil, Greb, Green, Grill, Real, Krebs, Gehl, Gren

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Where is the Grebl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebl 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 Grebl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grebl. 100% of Grebl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Grebl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grebl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grebl. For the veterans among your Grebl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grebl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grebl in 1968 was 73, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebl 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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