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Gribbons Family History

Gribbons 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: Gribbon, Gibbons, Gribbins, Gribben, Gibbens, Ribbens, Gibbon

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Where is the Gribbons family from?

You can see how Gribbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribbons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gribbons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Gribbons families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gribbons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gribbons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribbons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gribbons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gribbons. 36% of Gribbons 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gribbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribbons 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gribbons. 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 191 military records available for the last name Gribbons. For the veterans among your Gribbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribbons lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gribbons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gribbons in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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