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Greifenhagen Family History

Greifenhagen 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: Greenhagen, Gruenhagen, Steffenhagen, Ziegenhagen, Steinhagen

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Where is the Greifenhagen family from?

You can see how Greifenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifenhagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greifenhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Greifenhagen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Greifenhagen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Greifenhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifenhagen 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 Greifenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greifenhagen. 100% of Greifenhagen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Greifenhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Greifenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifenhagen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Greifenhagen. 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 134 military records available for the last name Greifenhagen. For the veterans among your Greifenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifenhagen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Greifenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greifenhagen in 1960 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greifenhagen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifenhagen 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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