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Gribler Family History

Gribler 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: Gibler, Gabler, Gruber, Grabner, Graber, Giller, Grinder, Ridler

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Where is the Gribler family from?

You can see how Gribler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gribler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gribler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gribler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gribler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribler 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 Gribler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gribler. 50% of Gribler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gribler women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gribler were Farmer and Home Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Home Maker
    50%

What Gribler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Gribler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gribler. 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 168 military records available for the last name Gribler. For the veterans among your Gribler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gribler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gribler in 1957 was 59, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribler 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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