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Grebeck Family History

Grebeck 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: Rebeck, Brobeck, Reeck, Greek, Lebeck, Robeck, Reback, Irlbeck

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Where is the Grebeck family from?

You can see how Grebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grebeck family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grebeck's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Grebeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebeck 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 Grebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grebeck. 72% of Grebeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grebeck women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Grebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Grebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebeck 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grebeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Grebeck. For the veterans among your Grebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grebeck in 1958 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebeck 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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