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Griebling Family History

Griebling 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: Frieling, Niebling, Liebling, Grumbling, Riebeling, Freehling

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Where is the Griebling family from?

You can see how Griebling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Griebling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Griebling families living in Glamorgan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Griebling's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Griebling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebling 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 Griebling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griebling. 37% of Griebling men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Griebling women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Griebling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Griebling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebling 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Griebling. 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 102 military records available for the last name Griebling. For the veterans among your Griebling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Griebling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griebling in 1962 was 57, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebling 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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