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Greichus Family History

Greichus 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: Reishus, Gleicher, Reich, Reichel, Reicher, Gleich, Greenhut, Eachus

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Where is the Greichus family from?

You can see how Greichus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greichus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greichus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greichus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Greichus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greichus 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 Greichus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Greichus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Greichus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greichus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Greichus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Greichus. For the veterans among your Greichus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greichus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Greichus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Greichus in 1977 was 84, and 95 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greichus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greichus 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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