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Gribb Family History

Gribb 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: Grieb, Grubb, Gibb, Cribb, Grabb, Grill, Crabb, Grime, Grine, Griff

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Where is the Gribb family from?

You can see how Gribb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gribb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gribb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gribb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribb 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 Gribb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gribb. 100% of Gribb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gribb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Gribb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribb 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Gribb. 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 130 military records available for the last name Gribb. For the veterans among your Gribb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gribb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gribb in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gribb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribb 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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