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Gribben Family History

Gribben Surname Meaning

Manx and Irish (Antrim and Down): variant of Gribbin.

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


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Where is the Gribben family from?

You can see how Gribben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gribben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Gribben families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gribben's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gribben families in 1891.
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What did your Gribben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gribben. 50% of Gribben men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Gribben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gribben were Roofer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Joiner
    17%
  • Tractor Driver fitter
    17%
  • Roofer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gribben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribben 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gribben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gribben. For the veterans among your Gribben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribben lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gribben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gribben in 1953 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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