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Greidanus Family History

Greidanus 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: Greiman, Greimann, Gresens, Greenan, Freitas, Arellanes, Reimann

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greidanus 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 66 census records available for the last name Greidanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greidanus 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Greidanus. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Greidanus. For the veterans among your Greidanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greidanus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Greidanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greidanus in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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