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Grebin Family History

Grebin 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: Grein, Green, Rubin, Gren, Greif, Gruben, Bredin, Frein, Robin, Rein

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Where is the Grebin family from?

You can see how Grebin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grebin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grebin family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grebin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grebin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grebin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grebin. 37% of Grebin 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Grebin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Grebin. 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 302 military records available for the last name Grebin. For the veterans among your Grebin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grebin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grebin in 1963 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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