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Griek Family History

Griek 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: Greek, Grief, Grieb, Gries, Grier, Riek, Griep, Green, Grill, Fries

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Where is the Griek family from?

You can see how Griek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Griek families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Griek families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griek's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Griek families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griek 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 170 census records available for the last name Griek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griek 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Griek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Griek. For the veterans among your Griek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Griek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Griek in 1966 was 61, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griek 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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