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Grieer Family History

Grieer 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: Grieser, Griner, Grieger, Grier, Greer, Grider, Grieder, Green, Grime

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Where is the Grieer family from?

You can see how Grieer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grieer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grieer families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grieer's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Grieer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grieer 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 58 census records available for the last name Grieer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grieer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grieer. For the veterans among your Grieer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1995, in the United States, Grieer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grieer in 1958 was 48, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieer 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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