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Greineisen Family History

Greineisen 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: Ringeisen, Brecheisen, Greisen, Gregersen, Reinertsen, Grandison

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Where is the Greineisen family from?

You can see how Greineisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greineisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greineisen family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greineisen's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Greineisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greineisen 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 66 census records available for the last name Greineisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greineisen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Greineisen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Greineisen. For the veterans among your Greineisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greineisen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Greineisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Greineisen in 1966 was 76, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greineisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greineisen 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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