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Gribbon Name Meaning

Irish (Down): variant of Gribbin .

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


Similar surnames: Gribbin, Gribbins, Brisbon, Brison, Gribben, Griffen, Gibboney, Rixon

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Where is the Gribbon family from?

You can see how Gribbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gribbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gribbon family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gribbon's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Gribbon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gribbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gribbon. 32% of Gribbon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gribbon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gribbon were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gribbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gribbon. 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 951 military records available for the last name Gribbon. For the veterans among your Gribbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribbon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gribbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gribbon in 1960 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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