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Greineder Family History

Greineder 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: Grinder, Greiner, Greider, Grieder, Render, Greener, Reiner, Kreiner

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Where is the Greineder family from?

You can see how Greineder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greineder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greineder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Greineder family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Greineder's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Greineder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greineder 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 Greineder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greineder. 100% of Greineder men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Greineder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Greineder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greineder 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Greineder. 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 190 military records available for the last name Greineder. For the veterans among your Greineder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greineder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Greineder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Greineder in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greineder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greineder 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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