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Griese Family History

Griese Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a gray-haired man from Middle Low German grīs ‘gray’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Griese family from?

You can see how Griese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Griese families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griese's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Griese families in 1891.
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What did your Griese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griese. 100% of Griese 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Griese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griese 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 Griese. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Griese. For the veterans among your Griese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griese lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Griese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Griese in 1941 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griese 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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