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Greifenstein Family History

Greifenstein 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: Breitenstein, Greenstein, Breidenstein, Eisenstein, Grabenstein

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Where is the Greifenstein family from?

You can see how Greifenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greifenstein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Greifenstein families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Greifenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greifenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifenstein 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 Greifenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Pairer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greifenstein. 50% of Greifenstein men worked as an Inspector and 100% of Greifenstein women worked as a Pairer.

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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

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pairer
    100%

What Greifenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Greifenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifenstein 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Greifenstein. 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 285 military records available for the last name Greifenstein. For the veterans among your Greifenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifenstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Greifenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Greifenstein in 1966 was 88, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifenstein 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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