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Greilach Family History

Greilach 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: Freilich, Gerlach, Greulich, Reach, Redlich, Betlach, Reich, Gleich

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Where is the Greilach family from?

You can see how Greilach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greilach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greilach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greilach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greilach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greilach 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 92 census records available for the last name Greilach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greilach 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Greilach. 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 96 military records available for the last name Greilach. For the veterans among your Greilach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greilach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Greilach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Greilach in 1966 was 87, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greilach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greilach 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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