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Griebler Family History

Griebler 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: Giebler, Griebel, Gribble, Rieber, Liebler, Giesler, Gaebler

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Where is the Griebler family from?

You can see how Griebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griebler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Griebler families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griebler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Griebler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griebler. 50% of Griebler 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
    50%
  • Common Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Griebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebler 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Griebler. 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 141 military records available for the last name Griebler. For the veterans among your Griebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Griebler in 1964 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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