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Grebner Family History

Grebner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gräbner (see Grabner).

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


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Where is the Grebner family from?

You can see how Grebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grebner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Grebner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grebner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grebner families in 1911.
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What did your Grebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grebner. 42% of Grebner men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Grebner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grebner were Manager and 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Grebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebner 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Grebner. 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 903 military records available for the last name Grebner. For the veterans among your Grebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grebner in 1963 was 95, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grebner 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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