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Greashaber Family History

Greashaber Name 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: Grieshaber, Grishaber, Brushaber, Greaser, Graber, Freshwater

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Where is the Greashaber family from?

You can see how Greashaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greashaber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greashaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Greashaber family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greashaber's in USA. Dakota Territory and 2 other states had the highest population of Greashaber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greashaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greashaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greashaber. 100% of Greashaber men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Greashaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greashaber 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Greashaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Greashaber. For the veterans among your Greashaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greashaber lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Greashaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Greashaber in 1974 was 83, and 75 in 2002.

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