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Griinke Family History

Griinke 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: Greinke, Grine, Grinde, Graunke, Krienke, Krinke, Grunke, Reinke

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Where is the Griinke family from?

You can see how Griinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griinke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griinke family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Griinke's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Griinke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griinke 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 187 census records available for the last name Griinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griinke 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 Griinke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Griinke. For the veterans among your Griinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griinke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Griinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Griinke in 1966 was 62, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griinke 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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