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Greissinger Family History

Greissinger 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: Grissinger, Geissinger, Reisinger, Geisinger, Weissinger, Freisinger

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Where is the Greissinger family from?

You can see how Greissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greissinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greissinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Greissinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Greissinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Greissinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greissinger 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 Greissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greissinger. 50% of Greissinger men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Greissinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Greissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greissinger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Greissinger. 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 274 military records available for the last name Greissinger. For the veterans among your Greissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greissinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Greissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Greissinger in 1951 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greissinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greissinger 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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