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Greifer Family History

Greifer 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: Reifer, Greiner, Greiser, Greider, Kreiter, Kreiser, Greif, Reiser

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Where is the Greifer family from?

You can see how Greifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Greifer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Greifer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Greifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greifer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Greifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Greifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifer 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Greifer. 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 115 military records available for the last name Greifer. For the veterans among your Greifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Greifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greifer in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifer 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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