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Grebler Family History

Grebler 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: Gaebler, Giebler, Greber, Grebner, Gebler, Geller, Gabler, Gruber

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Where is the Grebler family from?

You can see how Grebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grebler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grebler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grebler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grebler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebler 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 Grebler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Grebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebler 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Grebler. 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 173 military records available for the last name Grebler. For the veterans among your Grebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grebler in 1963 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebler 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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