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Gresbrink Family History

Gresbrink 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: Geurink, Kreinbrink, Grasmick, Gerbino, Gresens, Brink, Goessling

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Where is the Gresbrink family from?

You can see how Gresbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresbrink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gresbrink family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresbrink's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Gresbrink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gresbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresbrink 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 Gresbrink. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gresbrink. For the veterans among your Gresbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresbrink lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Gresbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gresbrink in 1990 was 72, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresbrink 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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