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Greef Family History

Greef Surname Meaning

see Grieve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Greef family from?

You can see how Greef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greef family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Greef families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greef's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Greef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greef ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Engine Work (heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greef. 100% of Greef men worked as an Agricultural Engine Work (heavy and 88% of Greef women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Agricultural Engine Work (heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Factory Work
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greef 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Greef. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Greef. For the veterans among your Greef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greef lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greef in 1964 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greef ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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