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Griebe Family History

Griebe Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a butcher or fat dealer from Middle High German griebe griube ‘rendered bacon pieces crackling’.

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


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Where is the Griebe family from?

You can see how Griebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Griebe families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Griebe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griebe families in 1911.
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What did your Griebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griebe. 21% of Griebe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Griebe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griebe were Miner 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Griebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebe 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Griebe. 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 322 military records available for the last name Griebe. For the veterans among your Griebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Griebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Griebe in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griebe 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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