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Grieb Family History

Grieb Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Griebe.

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


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Where is the Grieb family from?

You can see how Grieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grieb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Grieb families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Grieb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grieb families in 1891.
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What did your Grieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grieb. 100% of Grieb 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieb 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Grieb. 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 Grieb. For the veterans among your Grieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grieb in 1958 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieb 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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