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Griel Family History

Griel 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: Grill, Briel, Gruel, Grief, Grieb, Giel, Friel, Ariel, Gries, Grier

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Where is the Griel family from?

You can see how Griel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Griel families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Griel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griel 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 Griel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griel. 22% of Griel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Griel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griel were Labor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Griel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griel 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Griel. 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 257 military records available for the last name Griel. For the veterans among your Griel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Griel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Griel in 1947 was 23, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griel 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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