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Greffen Family History

Greffen 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: Geffen, Griffen, Green, Griffin, Draffen, Griffel, Greven, Griffon

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Where is the Greffen family from?

You can see how Greffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greffen families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Greffen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greffen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greffen 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 Greffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greffen. 28% of Greffen men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Greffen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greffen were Manager and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Greffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Greffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greffen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Greffen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Greffen. For the veterans among your Greffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greffen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Greffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Greffen in 1967 was 77, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greffen 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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