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Griber Family History

Griber 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: Gruber, Graber, Grober, Griner, Greber, Grier, Grider, Grime, Rider

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Where is the Griber family from?

You can see how Griber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Griber families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Griber's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Griber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griber. 60% of Griber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Griber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griber 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Griber. 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 51 military records available for the last name Griber. For the veterans among your Griber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Griber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Griber in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 2000.

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