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Grishaber Family History

Grishaber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grieshaber.

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


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Where is the Grishaber family from?

You can see how Grishaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grishaber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grishaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grishaber family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grishaber's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grishaber families in 1840.
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What did your Grishaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grishaber. 60% of Grishaber men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grishaber women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grishaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Grishaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishaber 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Grishaber. 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 225 military records available for the last name Grishaber. For the veterans among your Grishaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishaber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grishaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grishaber in 1962 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grishaber 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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