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Griewing Family History

Griewing 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: Frieling, Groening, Greving, Giesing, Greening, Griffing, Giering

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Where is the Griewing family from?

You can see how Griewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griewing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Griewing families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Griewing's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Griewing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griewing 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 43 census records available for the last name Griewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griewing 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Griewing. 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 34 military records available for the last name Griewing. For the veterans among your Griewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griewing lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Griewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Griewing in 1961 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griewing 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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