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Greeff Family History

Greeff Surname Meaning

see Grieve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Greeff family from?

You can see how Greeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Greeff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Greeff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greeff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greeff families in 1891.
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What did your Greeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greeff. 100% of Greeff men worked as a Broker.

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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

  • Broker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Greeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeff 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Greeff. 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 147 military records available for the last name Greeff. For the veterans among your Greeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Greeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greeff in 1968 was 85, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeff 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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