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Gruebel Family History

Gruebel 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: Griebel, Ruebel, Gruber, Rubel, Giebel, Gruben, Grueter, Gruel

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Where is the Gruebel family from?

You can see how Gruebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gruebel families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gruebel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gruebel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruebel 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 Gruebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruebel. 37% of Gruebel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gruebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruebel were Millwright and Operator.

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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%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Millwright
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Gruebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Gruebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruebel 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gruebel. 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 150 military records available for the last name Gruebel. For the veterans among your Gruebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gruebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gruebel in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruebel 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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