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Greufe Family History

Greufe 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: Grefe, Greif, Greene, Grube, Greubel, Greve, Greuel, Grupe, Reule

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Where is the Greufe family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greufe. 67% of Greufe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Greufe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Greufe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greufe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Greufe. 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 76 military records available for the last name Greufe. For the veterans among your Greufe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greufe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greufe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Greufe in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greufe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greufe 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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