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Greiert Family History

Greiert 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: Geier, Freier, Gradert, Gragert, Greiner, Geisert, Reinert, Goedert

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Where is the Greiert family from?

You can see how Greiert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Greiert families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Greiert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Greiert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiert 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 67 census records available for the last name Greiert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiert 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Greiert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Greiert. For the veterans among your Greiert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Greiert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Greiert in 1965 was 89, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiert 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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