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Greifendorf Family History

Greifendorf 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: Diefendorf, Reisdorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Steindorf

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Where is the Greifendorf family from?

You can see how Greifendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Greifendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Greifendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Greifendorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Greifendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifendorf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Greifendorf. 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 Greifendorf. For the veterans among your Greifendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifendorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Greifendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Greifendorf in 1967 was 86, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifendorf 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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