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Grieg Family History

Grieg Surname Meaning

see Greig.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grieg family from?

You can see how Grieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grieg families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Grieg families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Grieg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grieg families in 1891.
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What did your Grieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grieg. 72% of Grieg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper (domestic)
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grieg. 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 312 military records available for the last name Grieg. For the veterans among your Grieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Grieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grieg in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieg 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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