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Griebenow Family History

Griebenow 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: Liebenow, Pribbenow, Greenhow, Griebel, Gribben, Rieben, Greeno

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Where is the Griebenow family from?

You can see how Griebenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebenow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griebenow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Griebenow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Griebenow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Griebenow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebenow 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 Griebenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griebenow. 34% of Griebenow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Griebenow women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Griebenow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Griebenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebenow 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Griebenow. 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 347 military records available for the last name Griebenow. For the veterans among your Griebenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebenow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Griebenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Griebenow in 1960 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebenow 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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