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Griban Family History

Griban 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: Krizan, Urban, Grogan, Ribar, Gruben, Riba, Guinan, Gran, Brian

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Where is the Griban family from?

You can see how Griban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griban families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Griban family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griban's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Griban families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Griban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griban 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Griban. 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 5 military records available for the last name Griban. For the veterans among your Griban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griban lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Griban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Griban in 1974 was 72, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griban 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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