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Grzebien Family History

Grzebien 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: Krzemien, Green, Gruben, Griebel, Greven, Grudzien, Grein, Gribben

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Where is the Grzebien family from?

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

What did your Grzebien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Setter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grzebien. 100% of Grzebien women worked as a Setter. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Setter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Grzebien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzebien 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Grzebien. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grzebien. For the veterans among your Grzebien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzebien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grzebien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grzebien in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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