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Gribbens Family History

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

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Where is the Gribbens family from?

You can see how Gribbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gribbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Gribbens families living in Durham. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gribbens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gribbens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribbens 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 Gribbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gribbens. 100% of Gribbens 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 Gribbens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Gribbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gribbens. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gribbens. For the veterans among your Gribbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribbens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gribbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gribbens in 1961 was 56, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribbens 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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