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Greiper Family History

Greiper 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: Greiner, Greiser, Greider, Reifer, Kreiter, Kreiser, Keiper, Reiser

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Where is the Greiper family from?

You can see how Greiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Greiper families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greiper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greiper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiper 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 91 census records available for the last name Greiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiper 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Greiper. 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 20 military records available for the last name Greiper. For the veterans among your Greiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiper lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Greiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Greiper in 1972 was 65, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiper 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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