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Greissel Family History

Greissel 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: Gressel, Griesel, Kreisel, Ressel, Gessel, Beissel, Dressel, Trissel

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Where is the Greissel family from?

You can see how Greissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greissel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greissel families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Greissel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Greissel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greissel 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 Greissel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Metal Polisher
    100%

What Greissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Greissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greissel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Greissel. 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 141 military records available for the last name Greissel. For the veterans among your Greissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greissel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Greissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greissel in 1969 was 60, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greissel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greissel 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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