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Griebeler Family History

Griebeler 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: Griesemer, Griebel, Giebler, Gieseler, Giebel, Griesel, Greener

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Where is the Griebeler family from?

You can see how Griebeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griebeler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Griebeler families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Griebeler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Griebeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griebeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griebeler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Griebeler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Griebeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griebeler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Griebeler. 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 53 military records available for the last name Griebeler. For the veterans among your Griebeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griebeler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Griebeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griebeler in 1973 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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