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Gribbans Family History

Gribbans 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: Gribbins, Gribben, Gibbens, Ribbens, Gribbon, Gribbin, Gibbins

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Where is the Gribbans family from?

You can see how Gribbans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Gribbans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gribbans family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribbans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gribbans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gribbans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbans 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gribbans. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gribbans. For the veterans among your Gribbans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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