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Greifzu Family History

Greifzu 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: Greif, Greiff, Griffo, Reiff, Reifer, Griff, Reitz, Grenz, Greiner

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Where is the Greifzu family from?

You can see how Greifzu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifzu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greifzu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Greifzu family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Greifzu's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Greifzu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifzu 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 150 census records available for the last name Greifzu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifzu 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Greifzu. 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 78 military records available for the last name Greifzu. For the veterans among your Greifzu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifzu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greifzu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Greifzu in 1962 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifzu 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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