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Greefer Family History

Greefer Surname 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: Greener, Greever, Reefer, Reifer, Grueter, Grueser, Greiner, Greene

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Where is the Greefer family from?

You can see how Greefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greefer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Greefer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Greefer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greefer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Greefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greefer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Greefer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Greefer. For the veterans among your Greefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greefer lifespan?

Average Greefer life expectancy in 1983 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greefer 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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