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Greubel Family History

Greubel Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Greuel 2 or alternatively a habitational name from Grevel near Dortmund or Grübel in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Greubel family from?

You can see how Greubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greubel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greubel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Greubel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greubel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greubel families in 1880.
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What did your Greubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greubel. 26% of Greubel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Greubel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greubel were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Greubel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Greubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greubel 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Greubel. 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 694 military records available for the last name Greubel. For the veterans among your Greubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greubel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greubel in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greubel 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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