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Griepenkerl Family History

Griepenkerl 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: Griesemer, Greener, Greenwell, Griepentrog, Riesenberg, Greenberg

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Where is the Griepenkerl family from?

You can see how Griepenkerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griepenkerl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griepenkerl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Griepenkerl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Griepenkerl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griepenkerl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Griepenkerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griepenkerl 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Griepenkerl. 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 128 military records available for the last name Griepenkerl. For the veterans among your Griepenkerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griepenkerl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Griepenkerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Griepenkerl in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griepenkerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griepenkerl 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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